Book clubs in Somerset

Below you'll find every active listing we have for book clubs and readers in Somerset

All listings in Somerset

Tasha (Burnham-on-Sea)

I love fantasy books especially those including spice. I would like to meet people with the same interests so I get some more recommendations and make some friends with similar interests so we can talk about them

Tasha recommends:

A Court of Thorns and Roses

by Sarah J.Maas | Buy this book

The world building, the characters and the spice. The whole series is a masterpiece.

AmberMatthews (Wincanton)

Weekly/monthly- true crime/medical books

Ed (Frome)

I enjoy reading a lot of different genres, and lately I've been getting back into fantasy, including epic and urban fantasy. Stand-outs for me are Nettle and Bone and the Nevernight Chronicle. I also read non-fiction from time-to-time; books about films/making-ofs, for example, "Best. Movie. Year. Ever" , local history, folklore, etc. I don't have lots of time right now, but it would be nice to meet for lunchtime coffee in Frome to discuss books and make new friends.

Maydeia (Taunton)

I enjoy reading particularly anything lgbtqia+ and fantasy and would love to meet likeminded people

Ursula (Bridgwater)

I am book mad and love to read .. I’ve now reduced my hours to part-time and would love to meet like- minded fellow readers to recommend great books and discuss .. perhaps leading to me writing my own book ( in my dreams ) An exciting book club where members share enthusiasm for suggesting great books and chatting over a cup of relaxing tea xx

KEVIN JOHNSON (Watchet)

I have published two novels and I want to send sample copies to local book clubs so that they might recommend them to their members I am willing to visit the book clubs locally to explain and answer any questions about the books.

KEVIN JOHNSON recommends:

IF TRIANGLES EXIST WHY NOT HENRY?: A Story about a Boy a Ghost and a Girl

by Kevin Johnson | Buy this book

It's available on Amazon for £2 as an e-book or £6 as a paperback. If you are a member of a book club in Somerset or North Devon I am happy to send you a free copy of the paperback for you to assess as a choice for your club.

Helen's normal

by Kevin Johnson | Buy this book

I am happy to send a sample copy to a book club.

Annalise (Bridgwater)

I’m 21 and I love fantasy & spice, i absolutely love the escape it gives you from the real world. My favourite book series are a court of thorns and roses & throne of glass. I’m looking to find people who are interested in similar books and hopefully make some friends! :) I’d love to find a book club which is interested in these sort of books so we can discuss them over some snacks and a cup of tea.

Annalise recommends:

Throne of glass

by Sarah J Maas | Buy this book

Oh where to start with this book, the whole series will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions! I love the world building in this and how much you get to know the characters, feeling like you follow them through their life. I thought nothing could top my love of A court of thorns and roses but I think this did! A must read if you like fantasy.

Sarah (Weston-super-Mare)

I really enjoy reading and socialising so am looking for a book club where I can do both.

Joanne (Bath)

I'm an author and a lifelong lover of books. My first novel, Dancing on Knives, is coming out in January 2025. I'd love to connect with local reading groups who might be interested in reading a Bosnian ghost story about the dark legacy of war, and the unexpected roads that lead to redemption.

mcarolina1002 (Weston-super-Mare)

Hi! My name is Maria, I love all different genres of books so I’d love any book recommendations! I’d love to find a book club and a community which is all about books..

Lily (Taunton)

Hi! Love reading and would love to make some friends that love it too! Love anything fantasy, romance or thrillers :)

Gail (Taunton)

Retired, but reading every day; looking for outside inspiration

Gail recommends:

The Annual Banquet of teh Gravediggers' Guild

by Mathias Enard, translated from the french | Buy this book

It is witty, funny, shocking, descriptive of an area of France, contemporary and brilliantly plotted with a satisfying end

Gail (Taunton)

I am 67 and still an avid reader, of all kinds of books, including non-fiction. Have just discovered Fitzcorraldo publishers who do translations and read a wonderful French book. But I will read anything, including science fiction, fantasy, poetry and eco stories.

Gail recommends:

The Annual Banquet of teh Gravediggers' Guild

by Mathias Enard, translated from the french | Buy this book

It is witty, funny, shocking, descriptive of an area of France, contemporary and brilliantly plotted with a satisfying end

Claus (Weston-super-Mare)

I moved to England (Weston-super-mare) recently and I found myself reading more. I am discovering nice fiction, non-fiction, biographies, philosophy, etc. books. I am interested in finding a book club, where we can meet to discuss about a specific book, make friends, enjoy some tea and a nice chat.

Claus recommends:

Siddharta

by Herman Hesse | Buy this book

I love the fact that it made me think deeply about how other people see their existence.

Millie (Bridgwater)

I’m 25 and looking to make some friends who also love reading! I love fantasy/romantasy books, ACOTAR is my favourite but I love all of SJM’s series.

Biba64 (Watchet)

I read a very eclectic range of books and hope to meet some like-minded bookworms.

Georgia (Weston-super-Mare)

I am 23 and looking to make book friends. It would be lovely to meet monthly or so to chat about books! I mostly like contemporary fiction or romance, sometimes go into fantasy as well.

Georgia recommends:

The song of Achilles

by Madeline miller | Buy this book

I’ve read this book 3 times now and it gets better each time I swear. I love Greek mythology retellings and this is by far my favourite.

Hannah (Street)

A 27 year old, who loves all genres of fiction! I have a particular love of dystopian novels, thrillers and horrors! I also love reading Young Adult fiction!

Hannah recommends:

The School for Good Mothers

by Jessamine Chan | Buy this book

An area of dystopian novels I have never thought about before! Scarily realistic and thought-provoking!

Michelle (Taunton)

Hi, I like murder mysteries/detective stories, looking to meet new friends who love books as much as me. I am really into Harlan Coben right now, i would like to meet, needs to be in Taunton area due to lack of transport.

Michelle recommends:

The Stranger

by Harlan Coben | Buy this book

It keeps you on the edge of your seat. Couldn't put it down. Lots of twists and turns.

Venetia (Clevedon)

Hello, we’ve just moved to Clevedon and are looking for a Book Group to join. We like a wide range of books, particularly travel, historical fiction, contemporary fiction autobiographies etc, and are happy to try new things!