Book clubs in Edinburgh

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

AilisM

Looking for a book club in Edinburgh as a way to meet new people and make connections, as well as being encouraged to read things I wouldn’t necessarily choose for myself. I mostly read contemporary fiction and crime novels.

Abby

I'm 26. I really enjoy reading but I'm a bit out of the habit and would love to join a book club to get back into it again! I usually read fiction (literary/historical/horror) but happy to try out anything including non-fiction too!

Ellie

I am 33, I used to read a ton but I've been on a reading slump for a few years that I've recently started to get out of. :) I think joining a book club and having engaging conversations will keep me motivated reach my reading goals this year (to complete least 20 books). I like literary fiction, a bit of fantasy (I loved Name of the Wind!), and non-fiction books on psychology and human relationships. Also want to read more LGBT+ books this year. <3

Ellie recommends:

Name of the Wind

by Patrick Rothfuss | Buy this book

It takes a while to get you sucked in, but once it happens it's just a great fantasy book. It's quite descriptive and you can't not root for Kvothe, the main character, orphaned at a young age in a traumatic encounter where his whole family and travelling troupe gets killed by some mysterious figures, who then has to do everything in his power to survive - and he is great at it! There is so much going on in this novel that it's hard to summarise. (also it's part of a trilogy) But it contains music, study, mystery, a few dragons, strong friendships and romance, which is a magic blend of elements for me.

Nessa

I’m 25f and live and work in Edinburgh. I like reading Sci fi, fantasy, literary fiction, general fiction, horror, and non fiction about science, social issues, nature etc. Looking to meet people with similar taste to meet up and chat books. :)

Nessa recommends:

Children of Time

by Adrian Tschaikovsky | Buy this book

A book about spiders vs humans that makes me route for the spiders.

Karen

Hi, I’ve recently moved to Edinburgh and am keen to join a book group. Open to all genres

Lucy

I am looking to join a friendly book group to help me in finding books I wouldn't otherwise read. I enjoy discussing what I've read with others and look forward to any feel and meaningful conversations that stem from a book group setting. I am a lover of a psychological/crime thriller, but am open to all genres.

Elizabeth

BEING RETIRED I AM LOOKING TO MEET LIKE MINDED PEOPLE

Pauly Bear 69 420

I like to read book about things that are bigger than my hand, while i read i ike to drink te while the telly is blaring> this helpos me concentatie on not concentrating.

Iain

I'm interested in history, fiction, science and people to discuss them with.

Georgia

Hi, I'm Georgia (23). I think a book club would be a great way to meet people who also love reading. I mostly read fiction, including sci-fi/fantasy, romance, greek mythology and mysteries but I'm always open to new reads

Book and Pudding

Book group for meeting monthly. We discuss novels alongside having a tasty dessert! Very chilled and relax vibe.

Juliet Weenink-Griffiths

An avid reader who enjoys most genres from science fiction to Scandinavian crime to the classics.

Toby

27, fairly new to Edinburgh. Love crime fiction but always happy to read something new and get to know new people!

Claudia

Hi im looking for a book club or even some reader friends. I mostly read romance but I’ll really read whatever. Im staying in Edinburgh for uni and would love to meet some people x

Dina

Keen reader new to Edinburgh. Would love to join a book club to meet people to talk all things books with. Most fond of reading literary fiction, light reading non-fiction (in particular history), more serious non-fiction, short stories and poetry.

Georgina

Hello! I am Georgina and I am living in Edinburgh this year. I think a book club would be a great way to make friends and motivate me to start reading more for enjoyment again! My favorite topics are nature, history and mystery. I am currently studying for a Masters at uni :)

Melissa

Interested in literature and history. Keen to learn about new cultures, ideas and ways of thinking.

BookSook

Keen reader although reading time sometimes looks muted due to work. Love discovering new books and like minded people.

Tracey

Read anything and everything. Always looking for something new to read and discuss.

Jane

I am just moving to Edinburgh and am an avid reader and have loved the conversations and different view points seen in a book at my current book club. So am looking for a new home.

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