Book clubs in Bristol

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

Added 5 days ago

Zoe

I'm trying to get back into reading and think a book group would help, also a nice way to meet people having only recently moved to Bristol :) I like fantasy/sci fi books mostly - loved the 'A Discovery of Witches' books

Added 15 days ago

Nick

I absolutely love post-apocalyptic, but will read anything.

Added 23 days ago

Will Loves Books

My name is WIll and I am looking to join a book club, to broaden my reading horizons. I have just finished Conn Iggulden - Wolf of the plains, which was fantastic. But I want to try other authors and subjects! and feel joining a club will help.

Will Loves Books recommends:

Wolf of the plains

by Conn Iggulden | Buy this book

It takes you back to the birth of one of histories greatest characters Genghis Khan. The detail and storytelling is so good and is an author I always enjoy.

Added 24 days ago

Sally002

I would like to join a book group so I can make new friends. Having recently moved back to Bristol and working full time I am looking for new ways to relax on the evening while connecting with others.

Added 27 days ago

David

Been in a book club for a while but would like to join a new one to get new perspectives and meet some new people. Open to reading anything but ideally something a bit intellectually stimulating and well written. For example just read Han Kang for the first time - amazing!

Added 29 days ago

arty philosophy book liker

I want to make more friends and read more books

Added 29 days ago

Catherine

I read all genres but particularly like anything with a strong female character! I also love children's books and spend a lot of time reading to my 4 year old daughter. Hoping to find some great new recommendations and an excuse to get out of the house after working at home all day! I live in BS6.

Katie

I've recently got back into reading and I'd really love a group to discuss books with. I'll read most things but prefer shorter books (can't beat the satisfaction of a quick read!).

Leanne

I love reading and collecting books - This year I want to read 100 books for my good reads challenge and also expand into reading other genres. I currently read mostly Classics, Fantasy/Romantasy, Historical fiction and Sci-fi. I would love to join a book club, so that I can discuss books with other book lovers, and also to be exposed to books that I may not have gravitated to on my own.

Leanne recommends:

A discovery of witches (All souls trilogy)

by deborah harkness | Buy this book

I really like the uniqueness of this book and it's well written.

Toun

My goal for the New Year is just to read more. I enjoy the social aspect of a book group. It’s not only a good way to keep to some accountability & read more & watch less but it’s great to talk to others about what you’ve just read. I enjoy hearing a range of perspectives & any opportunity for learning or just laughing & sharing. I enjoy cultural generational books, a good novel, books re identity & society. Mental health. Faith. Just a good read. Something that will make me pause and think, cry or LOL or spark a new interest. I live in North Somerset (Pill) just over the suspension bridge but happy to join a Bristol based group as it really isn’t that far from me. I like the idea of home based group rather than meeting in public spaces, as I like the cozy, comfy, personal and chilled aspects. Looking forward to reading with you soon!

Jem

Would love to read more books and a wider variety next year and find having a group really helps me keep on track :) my most read genre is fiction, tend to go for historical, romance, and fantasy but I’m open (and keen) to broaden what I read. Also looking forward to the social aspect of meeting new people! I’m based in Clifton but happy to meet anywhere around Bristol.

Kitty

I work in publishing and love reading a wide range of fiction from speculative fiction to classics - anything that centres around interesting characters will generally draw me in. I've lived in Bristol for the last year and am looking to meet like minded people that also love books to chat with every month or so. I'm based in Bedminster so lots of pub /cafe options nearby.

Kitty recommends:

We Germans

by Alexander Starritt | Buy this book

It gives a perspective of WW2 that I'd never read before with incredibly moving prose that explore the mental turmoil that the soldiers faced on the Eastern front.

Plate & Spoon book group

We are a friendly bunch who meet every month and a half or so to discuss the book we have all read. Our ages range from 30s to 50s, and we have read all kinds of books from sci-fi to short stories, to fantasy and human journey novels. We take it in turns to suggest the next book and the group votes on their favourite. Looking for new members to increase numbers which would make things easier logistically. Also it's always great to meet new people! We generally meet in each other's houses, centred around Easton, Montpelier, Fishponds in Bristol.

Hana Books

I love reading - I love reading all genres - reading is my escape especially in the winter times when I don't want to leave my house. But even when I leave my house my kindle comes with me.

Hana Books recommends:

The Sword of Kaigen

by M.L.Wang | Buy this book

A great fantasy book that made you fall in love with the characters and made you fall in love with the complexity of people, but also made me hate it. Most people may say the pacing is a little slow at first, but I really enjoyed it since it took you on a journey with the characters, and as things progressed for them, so did the pace of the book.

Mrs Stevens

Fantasy fiction, psychological and crime thrillers, any great character development works. A avid audiobook on dog walks listener, I rarely get to sit down with a book but always looking out for new reads and people to talk about them

lucy

I'm a single mum looking to make friends and read more.

Jaimi

I love physiological thrillers, murder mysteries and some horror. I have grown fond of audio books, but still love paper backs. Recently listened to all Harry Potter books, and loved it (only watched the movies previously). Would be great to find people to meet up with regularly, discuss books over coffee or something stronger!

Babel Book Club

A literature in translation book club at The Grapes in Bath that meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Babel Book Club is every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm and our next book is The Guardian of Surfaces, originally wr

Della

I mainly read thrillers and romantic fiction/chick lit, favourite authors include Freda Mcfadden, Lisa Jewell, Linwood Barclay, Jill Mansell, Catherine Alliot, Mike Gayle, Beth O'Leary to name a few, but I'll give most books a go, especially if recommended. Quite like the odd autobiography too, plus I love to chat!

Della recommends:

Love After Love

by Ingrid Persaud | Buy this book

It's a book about different types family, of love, building relationships and forgiveness

BookMingle

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