Book clubs in Bournemouth

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

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Added 26 days ago

Midas

Would like to join a book club.

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Added 30 days ago

Kieren

I like reading, especially the classics, but also modern stuff, I guess my taste is pretty all over the show. I'd like to join a book club to meet some people locally and talk about something a bit more deeply.

Kieren recommends:

Breathe by Tim Winton
Breathe
by Tim Winton | Buy this book
A slightly wonky coming of age story.
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Caitlin

I’m a busy working mum. I used to be part of a book club when I lived in London and would love to be part of one in Bournemouth.

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Kai

Hi, I have just moved to Talbot Woods/Winton area although I work in London 2 days a week. Recently been reading the Lisa Jewell books and I have enjoyed them immensely. Would like to join or start a book club in January 2025. I will read anything, detective, thriller, horror, sci fi, romance, economics, physics, maths, kids books, biography, classics.... more looking for a once a month in person meet up. Happy to do a walking/running/eating/cocktail making etc book club meet up.

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Loz

I’m getting on a bit these days but have recently rediscovered my love for reading. I have a fairly eclectic taste and as I enter a new chapter of live, pardon the pun, I’m looking for a friendly book club local to Bournemouth to join and make my new found passion my weekly hobby.

Loz recommends:

Popcorn by Ben Elton
Popcorn
by Ben Elton | Buy this book
Seamlessly and shamelessly moves you through a story of unadulterated fiction…..
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Matilde

hi! i have lived in bournemouth for 5 years and looking to join a book club and make some new friends with similar interests! i read a bit of everything and my latest faves include: the bell jar by sylvia plath, and then there were none by agatha christie + anything sally rooney :)

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Abi

I’m turning 20 soon based around Bournemouth, I love romance, thrillers, currently getting into classics, and self improvement and psychology books!

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Anything Science Fiction

Looking for something outside of being retired, avid reader of Science fiction, Part time golf, Full time Grandpa

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Desktop Dan

I love reading, and using my graphics and web skills to help independent authors.

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DCI Harry Morgan's Casebook by Keith Lawson
DCI Harry Morgan's Casebook
by Keith Lawson | Buy this book
DCI Harry Morgan runs a team of detectives in the seaside town of Bournemouth. Their first case is a murder of a prostitute but there are factors to the murders that make it out of the ordinary. Tracking down the killer, who uses voodoo to rule his drug empire, puts Harry and one of his detectives in harm's way. With success, Harry is ordered to run a task force for serious crime and is sent out to investigate some high-end burglaries in the wealthy districts of Sandbanks and Canford Cliffs. The case proves more complex than it first seemed and Harry has to deal with the surprise. In the third case, the murder of a financial expert brings Harry back to Sangeeta, a woman he met during his first case and investigating the death in the company where she works. Along the way, Harry discovers truths about himself and his past that turns his world upside down.
DCI Harry Morgan Casebook by Keith Lawson
DCI Harry Morgan Casebook
by Keith Lawson | Buy this book
Three stories make up DCI Harry Morgan's Casebook, a series of crimes in places in and around Bournemouth, depicting how each of of the crimes, burglaries and two murders, were solved. Keith is a local independent author who has received great feedback for this book.
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Helena

I’m a 22 year old masters student and I love reading, especially gothic horror, contemporary fiction and fantasy. I would love more reader friends as I love to discuss the books I’ve read but don’t have anyone to do that with!

Helena recommends:

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke
Piranesi
by Susanna Clarke | Buy this book
It’s such a beautifully written book and I think it’s quite unique in its style, it mixes stunning imagery with mystery and suspense. For anyone looking for a fun but interesting read for autumn I couldn’t recommend this more
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Isobel

I’m 22 and have lived in Bournemouth for 2 years. I have a busy work life but have recently gotten into reading and am loving it!

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Eliza

I love fantasy/romance books and want to make new friends

Eliza recommends:

Throne of Glass Series by Sarah J Maas
Throne of Glass Series
by Sarah J Maas | Buy this book
i love the romantasy genre, and this book grew up with me
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June Antoinette Necchi

I love reading! Especially detective and memoirs. I am about to publish my second book The Little Stranger at Your Door. I write about my wartime evacuation experiences , my adventures , my prison teaching and a variety of ways of keeping a roof over my head.

June Antoinette Necchi recommends:

The Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.
by Rachael | Buy this book
The protagonist a man living a mundane life seeks what seems an impossible goal . His journey to reach that goal is fascinating and always with an underlying question mark about his past.
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.
by Rachael Joyce | Buy this book
Harold’s determination to achieve his goal and his journey along the way. The book managed to keep its reader in suspense and intrigue throughout.
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Katie

I'm 22 and just moved back home after finishing uni so would really love to join/create a little book club to make some new friends with similar aged people/women/queer ppl :) I like most stuff, literary fiction, contemporary fiction, some light fantasy here and there, graphic novels, and any good recommendations. I also like to talk about some good films and music too 🌟

Katie recommends:

Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh
Eileen
by Ottessa Moshfegh | Buy this book
Eileen is about 24 year old Eileen (shocker I know) who works as a secretary in a boys prison. She's just drifting through life until a woman named Rebecca arrives at her work and then it all spirals a bit. It's a good creepy, gross, isolated, wallowing, intense, intriguing electric sort of book.
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Eva

Hiya, I'm currently doing a gap year in Bournemouth and would like to meet some new people to talk about books :) I'm 19 years old (soon be turning 20) and love all kind of books - especially fantasy, comics and books about psychology. I hope to make some friends to go out for a walk or go get a coffee and talk about books and other stuff :)

Eva recommends:

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
Six of Crows
by Leigh Bardugo | Buy this book
The characters, their relationships to each other and their character developments are out of this world. If you love a fantady book with the found family trope you'll love this one. It's a catching story about injustices, love, friendship and a heist.
If we were villains by M.L. Rio
If we were villains
by M.L. Rio | Buy this book
Dark Academia, mystery, found family, a murder, theatre and Shakespeare. It's an incredible book for everyone who enjoys those kind of topics.
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David

I am looking to make contact with people who are interested in murder, mystery, detective, procedural stories. I enjoy such stories set in post-1st and - 2nd world wars; scandi-noir-esque, set in India, again, between the wars in into the 1950s. But I am willing to be guided towards new authors within this genre.

David recommends:

The death of faith by Donna Leon
The death of faith
by Donna Leon | Buy this book
Donna Leon's style finds the humanity in most people and the inhumanity in the few. Highly satisfying writing about Venice, its people buildings and architecture, and its food. Immensely satisfying reads.
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Ariane

Just started reading again after a long struggle with mental health, I enjoy horror, fantasy and murder mysteries. Would love recommendations!

Ariane recommends:

The ocean at the end of the lane by Neil gaiman
The ocean at the end of the lane
by Neil gaiman | Buy this book
This book is so magical and has a nostalgic feel to it, it’s very well written and the story is sad and beautiful at the same time
A court of thorns and roses by Sarah j maas
A court of thorns and roses
by Sarah j maas | Buy this book
I got into this series through TikTok recommendations and went in not expecting much but honestly loved the books, the characters and the whole universe in which they take place in.
A deadly education  by Naomi novik
A deadly education
by Naomi novik | Buy this book
This book is very entertaining and once you start you can’t stop reading it!
Thursday murder club
by Richard osman | Buy this book
It’s entertaining, intriguing and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Love the characters!
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DesktopDan

After a lifetime of reading, teaching and training, I appreciate the value of being well read. A successful man once told me as a youngster "You are the product of the people you meet and the books you read" A saying I have stuck to ever since. Helping an old friend publish his books, I've encountered the world of indie authors in addition to the many well know mainstream authors.

DesktopDan recommends:

DCI Harry Morgan's Casebook by Keith Lawson
DCI Harry Morgan's Casebook
by Keith Lawson | Buy this book
DCI Harry Morgan runs a team of detectives in the seaside town of Bournemouth. Their first case is a murder of a prostitute but there are factors to the murders that make it out of the ordinary. Tracking down the killer, who uses voodoo to rule his drug empire, puts Harry and one of his detectives in harm's way. With success, Harry is ordered to run a task force for serious crime and is sent out to investigate some high-end burglaries in the wealthy districts of Sandbanks and Canford Cliffs. The case proves more complex than it first seemed and Harry has to deal with the surprise. In the third case, the murder of a financial expert brings Harry back to Sangeeta, a woman he met during his first case and investigating the death in the company where she works. Along the way, Harry discovers truths about himself and his past that turns his world upside down.
DCI Harry Morgan Casebook by Keith Lawson
DCI Harry Morgan Casebook
by Keith Lawson | Buy this book
Three stories make up DCI Harry Morgan's Casebook, a series of crimes in places in and around Bournemouth, depicting how each of of the crimes, burglaries and two murders, were solved. Keith is a local independent author who has received great feedback for this book.
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Ria

I love reading but often don’t pick up books for longer periods of time (mental health neglect) and I’d love to meet other bookish people 😁

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Tonya

I am a recent graduate and I am currently looking to expand my circle and I thought that it would be easy to connect with people through a book club. At the moment I read a lot about spirituality, self-development and health :)

Tonya recommends:

Tuesday's with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Tuesday's with Morrie
by Mitch Albom | Buy this book
This book is a conversation between a student and a professor, which unravels many life lessons and gives a different perspective on life from a very wise person. Their connection is really touching and I recommend this book to everyone
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