Book clubs in Edinburgh

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

Added 3 days ago

Alex M

Avid reader. I prefer sci-fi, fantasy, historical fiction and non-fiction books. I'm a massive Terry Pratchett fan. I just moved to Edinburgh and I'm looking for other people who enjoy reading.

Added 5 days ago

Lisa

Hi, I mainly read fiction (historical, dystopian, some sci-fi) with some non-fiction often related to engineering, physics or marine biology. I’m open to trying new genres though!

HangryHippo

Hi! I love reading, and I used to read loads, but I haven't been into it for a while because I was always on my phone instead. I would love to join a book club to connect with others about their favourite books (maybe I'll find a new book!), and hopefully slowly help me to reconnect with reading again. I'll read almost anything, although fantasy, historical fiction and non - fiction, classics and romance (as well as a good mystery sometimes) are probably my favourite genres!

ValM

I'm a writer and new to Edinburgh and eager to meet new people, chat all things books and more. I primarily write children's fiction (not yet published, but nearly!) and am working on my first romance fiction so I'm pretty much open to reading anything :)

ValM recommends:

Rachels Holiday

by Marian Keynes | Learn more and buy

From the start it seems like this is just going to be a book about addiction, but it is far far more. The comedy, unreliable narrator (which is only revealed part way through the story), the arc development, pace and motivations for each character are excellent. It's a recent find (though a relatively older book now). Again Rachel is even better.

bookreader40

Hi! I’m 40 and looking for a book club. I love fantasy and dystopian fiction, but I’m open to anything great—just excited to connect with fellow readers!

Emily

I've recently moved to Edinburgh and have simultaneously fallen into a reading slump! would love to meet some new people and get myself reading again!! I mostly like reading fantasy, psychology and forensics/criminal psychology/stories - but am also keen to start reading things I wouldn't usually opt for!!

NellMacD

Historical fiction, thriller, Edinburgh, European, …. A monthly connection with like-minded literature enthusiasts, and perhaps coffee or a glass of wine

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.

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.

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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!

Jessica

Hello! I’m Jess, 27 and an avid reader who loves talking to friends about books. I’ve never done a proper book club though and thought it would be fun to try. Mostly read fantasy / fiction (science-fi, historical, romance etc) but have dabbled in other genres and happy to give anything a try!

Iain

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

Karen

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

Jack King-Spooner

M(39) I like fairy tales. I like lots of things to be honest: poems, arty things. Love Don Delillo. I really love the things I love. Love creativity. I'm the Creative Director at an indie game company. Artist and Art lover. I love that we live in meaning. Looking to make friends and chat nonsense.

Jack King-Spooner recommends:

Cider with Rosie

by Laurie Lee | Learn more and buy

It has this truth about it.

Amgad Haroun

Political and social science Psychology and psychotherapy Philosophy and religions

Lookabooka

Hi! Hoping to join a book group, maybe one that's quite new so we're all on an even footing in terms of getting to know one another. Love general fiction, literary, historical, bit of memoir now and then, but open to anything interesting. I'm 38, and just getting back into reading more seriously now my kids are sleeping more haha!

Sue

I am semi retired and am an avid reader. I enjoyed being in a book club but had to leave the group when i moved house. Really miss being part of a book group where i am challenged to read some books that l may not be naturally drawn to.

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

Matthew

I'm keen to find a community of fellow readers where I can discuss the books I read. I'm a tour guide, so I often read Scottish history and non fiction for work, but enjoy a lot of sci fi and horror for relaxing.

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