Book clubs in Barnsley

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

Radu

Hello, I am Radu, a Forensic Science graduate living in Barnsley. I am an avid reader of true crime, historical fiction, fiction, science, history and horror, but open to anything interesting. Looking forward to sharing book ideas and meeting new people :)

Radu recommends:

Between Two Fires

by Christopher Buehlman | Buy this book

An excellent book that uses Christian lore and embeds it with the unique atmosphere of the Dark Ages. All the characters are three-dimensional, well developed within the context. Excellent horror book and looking forward to reading more from the author.

Jo Ward

by Every Contact Leaves a Trace: My Life as a Crime Scene Investigator | Buy this book

Gripping memoir from a Senior Crime Scene Investigator in the UK, whom I had the amazing opportunity to meet in person as part of my course. This is an excellent reflection of a day in the life of a CSI and how the job scene evolved into being more accommodating with women (for the better, always with a keener eye!) and PTSD.

Good Cop, Bad War

by Neil Woods | Buy this book

An eye-opener towards the less fortunate people of our society, and a major issue around the world. Neil's efforts as the chairman of LEAP UK to decriminalise the illegal substances are something to think about. He explain the snowball effect of the current situation, from gang violence and domestic abuse to money laundering and corruption.

Georgie Bee

I'm a primary school teacher who loves to read. I tend to read crime books and thrillers. I'd like to join a book club to discuss great reads. I'm pretty new to the area so I'm looking to meet new people to socialise with as well.

Georgie Bee recommends:

Dead Men Do Tell Tales

by William R Maples | Buy this book

Fascinating real life stories about anthropology. It uncovers the mystery of how and when people died or the age they were when died.

Sophie

Hi! I’m Sophie. I moved back from abroad to Barnsley and I’m looking to join or help start a book club (in person and online) to share all the fun books that I don’t have many people to talk about to in person anymore. I’m currently finishing Ruthless vows, but love fantasy, romance, thriller, action, and various other genres. I even bought a non-fiction one recently which is a bit out of character for me.

Sophie recommends:

The Song of Achilles

by Madeline Miller | Buy this book

It’s a combination of modern language mixed with a beautiful take on an ancient romance

KevinMatthew

41 and just moved to near Barnsley. Used to be an English teacher, now working in an unrelated field, and would like to get to know new people in the area by sharing love of reading. I feel I should be really arcane with what I’m reading, but I generally like a good middle of the road thriller. Recently I’ve been working through all the Lee Child and Jo Nesbo books and now on to Tom Clancy, currently reading Rainbow 6. I like a bit of dystopian too and would say 1984 is my favourite/ best book of all time.

CME

Hi I am a young at heart 52 year old. I live in west Barnsley area and am interested in joining or setting up a book club. An avid reader of a wide range of fiction, historical fiction etc. Recent reads: American Dirt, Butter, The Nightingale, Orbital

Ava

Hi, I'm Ava, 31yo working in logistics, but reading is my true passion! Love fiction and sci-fi books. Looking forward to discover new authors.

Ava recommends:

The Witcher - the last wish

by Andrzej sapkowski | Buy this book

Book that the famous tv series was based on!

BrooksBooks

31 year old teacher who is wanting to make more time for things that I love. One of my resolutions was to join a new book club to gain even more variety to my reading & reach my book goals (40 this year!). Interested mainly in fiction (historical fiction, contemporary fiction, fantasy, romance & thrillers!)

BrooksBooks recommends:

The Nightingale

by Kristin Hannah | Buy this book

A moving story about two sisters who live in a nazi-occupied french village. I couldn't put it down!

Swimming in the Dark

by Tomasz Jedrowski | Buy this book

A beautifully written short story (less than 300 pages) about love, longing, sacrifice, and secrets.

Dan

Kacey

I'm Kacey and want to join a book group to learn about other people's book interests and talk all things fiction and non-fiction.

Dan

Favourite genres are sci-fi and dystopia, but will happily read most, least favourite are probably historical fiction and fantasy.

Clare

Hi, I’m Clare, 38 years old, and I love reading! I am interested in most genres, but some of my favourites are classic literature, horror, philosophy, and psychology.

Clare recommends:

Mans search for meaning

by Viktor Frankl | Buy this book

Everyone needs to read this at least once!

Kay55

I am 28 and moved to Barnsley last year. I'm looking to make some friends who also love reading. I enjoy horror, literary fiction, translated fiction and fantasy. I just finished I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman.

Kay55 recommends:

I Who Have Never Known Men

by Jacqueline Harpman | Buy this book

It's a philosophical dystopian that questions what it means to be a human. Quick-paced and very interesting

Bekk

Horror/thriller/crime reader.

CaseyLeigh

29, avid book lover. Moved to Barnsley 7 years ago but still yet to make friends. That's the problem with been an introvert.

Dan

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Carole

Love reading and discussing with others. Favourite genre is crime/thrillers, but open to everything else.

PatsyHH

Hi I love reading and average anywhere from 1 to 3 books a week. I work in Mental Health and am looking to make new friends in Barnsley. I moved here 20 years ago but only seem to meet people through work. I am an empath, but I'm chatty and would like to find friends who also love reading.

Hello, my name is Rae. I'm new to the bransley area.

I love reading and I love going on walks

Linda

I moved here recently, love reading and discussing books and would love to meet people in my local area.

Sam B

I’m looking to share recommendations and thoughts with readers with a similar interest in genres.

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