Book clubs in Birmingham

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

Brum Readers

A new book club based in Birmingham

K

I want to build a consistent reading habit and connect with new people through it.

K recommends:

By a Thread

by Lucy Score | Learn more and buy

It balances humor with deeper themes like personal growth, family struggles, and emotional vulnerability. Fast-paced and engaging, it’s an easy read with memorable side characters.

Bibliophilish

I love reading, used to run a book club and have moved into Birmingham in the last 18 months. I've recently enjoyed Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood and Orbital by Samantha Harvey as well as relaxing with lighter reads. Looking to meet up with other readers to discuss more

Jasmine

Hi, my name is Jasmine and for the past couple of years have been really getting into reading, particular romance and crime. I've recently moved back home to Birmingham from Newcastle after graduating university and would love to meet some like-minded people to discuss literature and hang out!

Jasmine recommends:

Full Tilt

by Emma Scott | Learn more and buy

From the very beginning, the story takes an eloquently beautiful look on life, and in particular, death. It is gut-wrenchingly sad, and made me cry heavily. 10/10 my favourite book.

Iram

Hi, I'm Iram. I trained to teach English and love Literature. I am passionate about how words can encourage empathy and creativity. I believe we can learn from each other when we share insights about what we have read and would love to pick people's brains and connect over stories.

Haaris Chohan

I love fantasy books, and I am looking to find kind people who would want to review a book I wrote.

Haaris Chohan recommends:

Claws of Dominion: Swinging Swords

by Haaris Chohan | Learn more and buy

I believe it is a medieval ride through a gripping political landscape inspired by A song of Ice and Fire and The Hunger Games.

Aimee

I’m a 22 year old uni student. I like books by rina Kent, Elle kenndey and fantasy and romance books. Open to read many genres though. I have a cat called cleo and like to discuss the books I read and opening to explore new books :)📚

Naina

Hi I typically read just about anything I can get my hands on it typically ranges from dark romance to fantasy to even non fiction or even horror and phycological thriller. I've always wanted to have friends or even a community where I can share my thoughts and hear others about a book. Ive always wanted to make friends with people who share that same passion. I love new book recommendations and I'm not biased I enjoy everything.

Naina recommends:

Throne of glass

by Sarah J Maas | Learn more and buy

I love this book series it was one of the first fantasy books i got into when I was a teenager I love how thought out and detailed it is and how fully immersive you become in it. Theres so many great twists and turns that you would never expect.

Lakshani

Recently has gotten back to the habit of reading and looking for some interesting like minded people who would love to discuss their thoughts on books!

Mohamed

I would like to meet likeminded individuals who want to read self help books to improve themselves and are into religion and spirituality

Jamie

I'm a student that recently started getting back into reading over that past year or so. I mostly enjoy reading classics and philosophical fiction (Hesse, Dostoyevsky, Sartre). Lately I've been trying to branch out more with Jane Eyre, Nineteen Eighty-Four and some others. I'd really like to meet other people to talk to about books and philosphy, and maybe even get some recommendations.

Jamie recommends:

Demian

by Hermann Hesse | Learn more and buy

Demian is an incredibly reflective and inspiring book. There is a good deal of philosophy regarding the world and people, but the real treasure is its numerous introspective moments and narratives that, for me, sets it apart from other philosophical works I've read. Demian is less the story of a boy trying to understand the world, and more of a boy trying to understand himself.

Katie Melissa

I am a 26 year old female new to Birmingham, only know my partner so looking to make some local friends. I enjoy reading anything but my favourites would be fantasy, crime and horror. I am getting into graphic novels and comics more, I have some classics and contemporary fiction on the shelves too!

Katie Melissa recommends:

If We Were Villains

by M.L. Rio | Learn more and buy

To me everything is great about this book. I love how the story unfolds, rarely being told in the present and mostly done through flashback. None of the characters I feel were overly likeable but the writing enabled me to still feel empathy for them. I liked the mix of coming of age, mystery and dark academia in one of my favourite book settings: a boarding school!

LifeIsbooks24

I’m a 24 year old female that loves to read but to keep me going I need people to talk about the books with me, I like Romance/Dark Romance, Crime, both fiction and non fiction but I do read virtually anything as I have a large access to books But I would love if one of a few people could meet with me about your current reads and coffee or Waterstones

Belle

Hi I'm Belle, I love all things books. My favourite genres are fantasy/romantasy, sci-fi, crime and romance, but I read a little bit of everything. I have recently moved and would love to find some bookish friends and join a bookclub.

Jessica

I'm 33 and love thrillers and literature looking to join a book club and find some bookish friends.

Jessica recommends:

The housemaid

by Freida mcfadden | Learn more and buy

5 star read

Nahla

I would like to meet up twice a week. I think joining a book club would widen my horizon in terms of genre as I always fix to fiction

Nahla recommends:

Flawed

by Cecilia Ahern | Learn more and buy

The girl has been born into privilege but her life plunges into difficulty when she made one mistake

Singh

New to reading, just read my first whole books in about two decades, not the best book but interesting. Looking to share my thoughts and hear thoughts on other books.

Amina

I'm 20 and very recently got back into reading as an alternative to doom scrolling and killing my attention span. Recently read 1984 (loved it) and then The Handmaid's Tale (was sort of disappointed by this one) immediately after. Considering reading Dune or Farenheit 451 next. I enjoy books with political themes and Kafka, dislike romance books (not judging just not my thing).

The reader's alcove

We’re a group of passionate readers who explore a diverse range of genres, from timeless classics to contemporary favorites. Our meetings are a mix of thoughtful discussions and casual chats, all within a cozy and inviting atmosphere. Whether you’re here to delve deep into a story’s themes or simply unwind with a good book, you’ll find a warm and welcoming community here. Come join us for our next literary journey!

Z

Hello, I’m 24 and a recent graduate! I want to join a book group so I can expand my reading choices, and also discuss what I’ve read so far! Started reading the ASOIAF series recently, and am veering into reading sci-fi/fantasy books at the moment.

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