Book clubs in West Sussex

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

All listings in West Sussex

Sian (Worthing)

Am sian am in my 30s I have 2 children and I love to read in my spear time I love fantasy and fantasy romance and I do also love a smutty book but always open to read more

Sian recommends:

Fourth wing

by Rebecca yarros | Learn more and buy

Xaden riorson

Gwenyth (Worthing)

I'm a big fan of fantasy novels, but open to reading almost anything!

Lola (Chichester)

Hi! I am a creative writing and philosophy student and looking to find more book lovers in Chichester! I haven’t figured out my favourite genre yet…

Silent Book Club Chichester (Chichester)

Silent Book Club Chichester is a relaxed and pressure-free environment for readers to enjoy their books together without the need for assigned readings or discussions. For the first half hour chat and share what you're reading, grab a drink, then commit to an hour of uninterrupted reading. Socialize for the last half hour if you choose. There's no obligation to engage in conversation, just enjoy the quiet camaraderie if you prefer. Meeting on the first Wednesday of the month from 2 to 4 pm and starting September 2026 on the third Wednesday of the month from 6-8 pm at Robin's Nest Coffee Shop, 5 Baffin Court, PO19 1UA.

Rob (Worthing)

We ga=have recently started a book group in Worthing that meets about once every four weeks. Our next book in The Calculation of Volume by Solvej Balle. It's not a maths text book but a thoughtful novel about a woman who gets stuck in the 18th November. A sort of Groundhog Day, but more thoughtful. We are nest meeting on Monday 13th April at 7 pm.

Rob recommends:

On the Calculation of Volume

by Solvej Balle | Learn more and buy

This is a fascinating account of a woman who is stuck in time. Tara wakes up one morning to find that she is reliving the same day, the 18th Novelber to be exact. A gripping account about how we iive our lives and what we take for granted. It's a bit scifi, a bit philosophy and beautifully written.

Annette (Chichester)

I’m a retired teacher and a lifelong book lover — a self-confessed bookaholic who usually has at least one fiction and one non-fiction book on the go. I’m an introvert and neurodivergent, and I really value quiet, low-pressure spaces where people can just enjoy being themselves. I have started a Silent Book Club group in Chichester. The idea is simple: bring your own book, read quietly together for a while, and chat afterwards only if you feel like it. There’s no set reading, no pressure to talk, and no “book club homework”. It’s very much aimed at people who love reading but don’t always enjoy traditional book groups — especially introverts, neurodivergent readers, and anyone who likes calm, companionable silence.

Annette recommends:

There Are Rivers In the Sky

by Elif Shafak | Learn more and buy

Engaging characters whose lives echo across time and place, from Ancient Mesopotamia to 21st-century London.

Hildah (Chichester)

I’m a calm, kind person who enjoys quiet moments, good conversations, and getting lost in a good book.

Hildah recommends:

Archer's voice

by Mia Sheridan | Learn more and buy

The storyline

Hildy (Chichester)

I mostly read romance and love stories with strong chemistry and emotional depth. I’m also into dark romance sometimes, especially books with complex characters. I’d be happy to meet up about once a month. I’m open to making friends through the group and having easy, fun conversations about books. I’d love to get recommendations, share favourites, and also try books I might not usually pick for myself.

Hildy recommends:

Archer's voice

by Mia Sheridan | Learn more and buy

The storyline

ParadiseLost (Littlehampton)

Looking to join a reading group. I enjoy horror, fiction, fantasy, crime, historical fiction, classics.

ParadiseLost recommends:

War of the worlds

by H.G. Wells | Learn more and buy

Way ahead of it’s time.

GothictrooperEm (Littlehampton)

The last couple of years I've really got into reading again after years of not knowing what to read. I've finally found my favourite genre, gothic horror and thrillers. I am open to other genres but really love the horror side. I'm looking for a horror book club near me.

GothictrooperEm recommends:

The Troop

by Nick Cutter | Learn more and buy

Brilliant description of body horror left me squirming. It's a brilliant horror about survival and filled me with dread!

JustReading (Worthing)

Looking to join a book club locally, my favourite genre is horror but I try to read a wide range of genres and authors, my current favourite book is dark matter by Michelle Paver

LauraB (Pulborough)

I’m 30 years old and am looking to join a book club! I read most genres, however more recently am loving historical fiction and fantasy.

Ren (Worthing)

I love reading and socialising, and would like to join a book club to combine the two. I'm in my 50's and enjoy a variety of genres, particularly fantasy and Sci-fi. I look forward to meeting like-minded new book friends!

Colin (Chichester)

Lover of literature, whether it be classics, thrillers, crime, science fiction, biography, history... Avid listener of the Backlisted podcast. Not so good at meeting people in the wild (socially pretty anxious), so hoping a mutual love of books might build bridges.

AbigailG2025 (Pulborough)

Looking cor younger women that are interested in a book club that’s accessible for those that work!

Nicola (Arundel)

Would like to join a friendly group, I have more time on my hands now and starting to read more. I’m in my 50’s and enjoy walking my dog and being with my family when not working

Tegan (Chichester)

I’m an introverted autistic woman who is rediscovering my childhood love of reading and I’d love a community alongside that!

Spaniel Lady (Petworth)

Fiction and non-fiction. Looking to meet like-minded people.

Sylvie O (Haywards Heath)

I like fictional novels from new authors and would be interested in meeting with groups with similar interests.

Melanie (Chichester)

Reading is basically 99% of my personality at this point ;-) I read almost anything I can escape into… crime, fantasy, romance. I alternate between audible (counting the days until the new Richard Osman downloads on 25 Sep!) and paperback or even Kindle Unlimited for an unknown gem. I’d love to find a book club, it’s been on my “list” for ages and hoping to meet some lovely people and talk about books. Even considering setting up a book club as from a quick peruse on here it seems there are lots of lovely avid readers and just not many actual book clubs. If anyone would like to start a book club with me please do reach out! I am based in Haslemere but happy to travel a little… I’d be hoping to do on a mon, thurs or Fri evening (when my husband will be home for our girls). Anyone fancy a fantasy book club? Romance? Combined ;-) or crime/thriller? Dark fantasy romance thriller ;-)