Book clubs in West Yorkshire

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

All listings in West Yorkshire

Parzival (Halifax)

Hi! I have been a member of book clubs through work for a few years but due to moving jobs and more recently the members gradually dropping out due to other commitments, I am looking to join or start a book club for science fiction and fantasy fans in my area as I think this genre is often overlooked or not as popular as other genres of books. A monthly book club would be ideal but open to other time frames as well.

Parzival recommends:

All Systems Red

by Martha Wells | Learn more and buy

This is the first book of a series and the main character “Murderbot” is one of the best characters in any book series. Loads of heart, funny, and great action.

Dune

by Frank Herbert | Learn more and buy

The first book to win both the Nebula and Hugo award. Opened up the genre to include more cerebral matters and influenced all science fiction since its release in the 60s. Fantastic story, brilliant world building, complex relationships and copious amounts of life extending drugs.

The Atlas Six

by Olivie Blake | Learn more and buy

First of a recently completed trilogy about a world where magic societies, schools, institutions operate on both sides of the law. Six people are chosen to study and promised power, wealth among other things but they have to work together for a common goal…the kicker, one must die!

Empire of the Damned

by Jay Kristoff | Learn more and buy

Mon dieu, I love reading these stories! The tension barely lifts thoughtout the nearly 700 pages! Kristoff can write thrillers, fantasy, action, erotica and horror better than anyone I have read! Longue vie ‘la demoiselle du graal!’

Jade (Dewsbury)

Looking for like minded people who love crime fiction "Elly Griffiths is a favorite of mine" who would want to meet up and chat about books once a month.

Jade recommends:

The crossing places

by Elly Griffiths | Learn more and buy

It's a fantastic series with an underlying story throughout

AnneR (Halifax)

New to Northowram from Buckinghamshire, I’d like to find new friends. I like detective novels, but am open to suggestions. My current ‘find’ is Mick Herron. In my previous book club, we all read whatever we liked, and then met up every 6 weeks to discuss, and perhaps recommend.

Sevens (Wakefield)

Hi I’m Sophie and love reading fantasy and romance but it does need too have a little or a lot of spice only just got into reading so love too talk too people about it

TinyTeaCupCat (Huddersfield)

Looking to be more social and read more...

Jacky (Bradford)

Hello , I am semi retired self employed, who would like to join an active local group for fun and social events . I like to read mainly crime / thriller my daughter is a detective maybe that got me on that subject , but I like a range of genres . I am originally from Peru , I speak Spanish and like travelling a lot . Would love to meet new people who have similar interests to me .

Leanne (Leeds)

36 year old mum of one - spend my free time reading. Would love to join a book club.

Sam (Brighouse)

Looking to make friends with similar interests

Chris (Todmorden)

I enjoy reading and have been a member of reading groups before and enjoyed meeting up and discussing what we had read.

Chloe (Pontefract)

I am happy to ready any genre, Happy to meet anywhere from once a month, looking to meet some friends in the area

Kate (Wakefield)

I've got a job that's quite boring so I read a lot to pass the time. I've been trying to read a book a week for the last few years. Sometimes one will take a month then I'll get through 3 in a week! Books are my escape and I'd like someone to share my enthusiasm. I read a wide range of things and I know there's great stuff in all genres but my favourites are probably Sci-Fi and dystopias. I definitely read more non-fiction though: science, history, politics, comedy and autobiographies mostly.

Kate recommends:

Babel

by R.F. Kuang | Learn more and buy

It took me a while to get into this and I thought it might be a bit too academic for me but I persisted and it really paid off once I understood the ideas coming together. It combines history and Sci-Fi to tell important truths about the world which I was somewhat ignorant of. Best book I've read this year.

Fagin (Leeds)

I enjoy fantasy mostly and want to make more friends to talk about books with. I am currently setting up a fantasy/scifi book club in Leeds

Chloe (Leeds)

My go to genre is thriller with the odd horror book in there too. I'd really like to find a book club with similar interests.

Hilary (Leeds)

I'm an avid reader, enjoy crime, historical, thrillers. I need to get out of my literary comfort zone and meet other people in the area.

Charlotte (Leeds)

Hi, I’m 23, and love reading romance novels, sometimes a bit of fantasy and some classics too!!

Sorcha (Leeds)

I’m 25 and work for charity. I love reading and I’m looking to meet new people :-) I like crime novels, thrillers, classics, historical books. But I’m open to other genres too

Sorcha recommends:

Shuggie Bain

by Douglas Stuart | Learn more and buy

Amazing thought provoking read

Douglas (Bradford)

Hi im 53,I've loved reading since I was ten and read the hobbit. Since then I've never not been reading. Over 40 years later I read sll sorts , fantasy is my first love but I'll also read classics, graphic novels, crime, history etc etc.. I love to talk about books too

Douglas recommends:

Jane eyre

by Charlotte Bronte | Learn more and buy

It's a true classic , you follow jane through many trials of her life , a must read for me.

House on the cerulean sea

by Tj klune | Learn more and buy

Simply one of the loveliest heart warming books I've ever read. A fantasy book filled with funny interestingly odd characters and love.

Lottie (Leeds)

I’m 23, relatively new to Leeds and live in Headingley. Big lover of fiction (thrillers/romance in particular) but honestly will read anything! Including the odd non-fiction lol. If anyone knows of a book club in Leeds id love to join 🥹

Dan (Leeds)

When I was a kid, I was an avid reader, especially for long fantasy novels, but I had fallen off along the way. I have recently started to get back into reading and have taken an interest in the romance genre, which I had barely touched before. I am open to broadening my horizons with some choice recommendations and would love to meet up and get to know other readers.

Dan recommends:

The Wandering Inn

by Pirateaba | Learn more and buy

A high fantasy world with grounded and brutally realistic stakes. The series is incredibly long, and a very slow and difficult start, but the payoff with the world building and character drama is practically unbeatable. Please note this book may not be for anyone who is not looking to read material that covers sensitive topics and there are very visceral and uncomfortable depictions of triggering topics such as assault, PTSD, and racial discrimination. Please read the trigger warnings and proceed with caution.

Seraphina

by Rachel Hartman | Learn more and buy

A romance/fantasy/ political drama about a musician who has a secret heritage. I especially appreciate the musical references and the unique world building.

Brighouse Book Club (Brighouse)

Brighouse Book Club is organised by the Oddfellows Brighouse & Huddersfield District Society. We meet the first Friday of every month, 1-3pm at Oddfellows Hall, Bradford Road, Brighouse HD6 1TY. Non-members most welcome. We are a friendly society with branches across the UK. Through friendship and social events we help our members get more enjoyment out of life, and offer care, advice and support in times of need. Find out more at www.oddfellows.co.uk