Book clubs in Leicester

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

Added 10 days ago

Kalvin

Hi! My name is Kalvin and I'm 24 years old! For the longest time I never really got into the idea of reading. For me the more engaging and stimulating stuff was things visual happening in front of me! Things such as movies and games. However some time has passed and I'm a little older and perhaps a little wiser, so I decided to purchase a couple of books to read on a trip. Flowers for Algernon, as well as, the perks of being a wallflower.......and I'm in awe in just how a good book can make me feel such emotions. I'm currently in the middle of the perks of being a wallflower, after finishing flowers for Algernon in 2 days! This as sort of ignited a desire to speak to other people, hopefully around my age, about books and speak about what they mean to us, what we thought of them, and essentially connect with others! I'm hoping to find a book club in Leicester I can attend that is welcoming and has a few people close to my age, so I can relate with them a little more! I do want to embrace this new found joy, and hopefully that also means I can read more books that really have me in my feels! I'm also unsure if we can chat to others on this site, but if we can please don't hesitate to contact me! It would be nice to hear from others and maybe find a club together too! Thank you for reading my ramble!

Kalvin recommends:

Flowers for Algernon

by Daniel Keyes | Buy this book

Where do I even begin :') This book is just so wonderful, in all the sad but good sad ways. Like the "I'm sad but I'm really glad I read this" way! It made me sit down after finishing it and stare at a wall for a bit just thinking about it. I spoke to others online about their experiences with it, and many others who read the book years ago still say they can't forget about this story and everything that happens. It's beautiful yet painful. Many people in my life would never really think I'm an emotional guy, and perhaps I do come across that way too. A little bit stoic. But this book really pulled my heart and made me feel vulnerable. I couldn't recommend this more!

Added 22 days ago

Victoria

Hi! I’m 22 years old and I moved to Leicester recently, so I’m looking for a book club or some like minded bookish friends to read with. :) I love horror, thrillers, dystopian, and I’m also trying to branch out more into sci fi, fantasy and graphic novels/manga. I’m also a lesbian so I love reading books with great LGBTQ+ representation! I live with my bestie who is also in the LGBT community and loves reading similar genres to me, it would be great if we could form some type of group! I enjoy book suggestions and recommendations and am open to reading a wide variety of genres. Feel free to contact me if my profile interests you! <3

"AK"

I work part time (a doctor), have read alot for decades and would like to explore books with like minded people. Preferred genres: classic travel writing (Travels with a Tangerine), William Dalrymple, psychology, some biography and autobiography (Long Walk to Freedom). I look forward to hearing from you.

"AK" recommends:

Travels with a Tangerine

by Tim Mackintosh Smith | Buy this book

The travels of ibn Batutta. Funny and engaging in equal measure

Curious L

Me and my husband like fantasy books looking for a couple with same interests

Hilary

I like thrillers, especially crime but also contemporary literature by such authors as Lisa Jewell, Kate Atkinson, Adele Parks & Jodie Picoult to name but a few. I would like to meet monthly, meet new people & try authors I’ve never read before.

Ki

Interested in strong female lead books, nice to find people with similar interests.. any time zone any genre . Non bio and fictional books only. Escape reality type books

Ki recommends:

Meg Cabot mediator series

by Meg cabot | Buy this book

Strong female lead. She got me in to reading

Eliza

I'm a teenager in leicester and I really want to join a club of some sort that isn't sport related. So I figured a book club would be a good idea because I love to read and I get through quite a few books per month! But I haven't been able to find any book clubs near me for my age group. If anyone knows of any book clubs I could join then that would be amazing. I read pretty much every genre of books except horror or thriller and I particularly like fantasy books like harry potter or Lord of the rings. Again, if you know of a book club I could join then I'd love to know about it.

Chiara

Im a 25 year old female who enjoys reading a range of fiction, particularly into fantasy, romance and murder mysteries. Im new to Leicester and looking for a fairly regular book group to meet new people and discuss all things book related :)

Dannisbookcorner

Looking to make more bookish friends. Live halfway between Leicester and Market Harborough. Romance and dark romance reader Insta is also @dannisbookcorner

Dannisbookcorner recommends:

Say You Swear

by Meagan Brandy | Buy this book

5⭐️ Friends to lovers with plot twist.

Deeper

by Robin York | Buy this book

Favourite read of 2022

S-J

29, I love all things fantasy / romance / dark romance or thriller! Looking for someone of similar interests ready to talk all things books with! Living near fosse park side of town!

Bound by Books

We have monthly meetings in person, women 25 and up, message if you’re interested. The books range from literary and contemporary fiction to thriller and romance.

Amber

My name is Ann and I am a retired dance teacher. I am creative person and enjoy arts and literature. I would enjoy discussing with other readers a chosen book, it would stretch my mind and develop my descriptive skills

Gail

39 years old. Previously in a book club with my old workplace but have now moved so looking for a new group. I enjoy mystery, historical, light hearted romance I'm open to reading a variety. My favourite author is Agatha Christie.

Gail recommends:

The ABC murders

by Agatha Christie | Buy this book

Really enjoyable read.

Gurm

To make new friends and get to mix with people

Gurm recommends:

The ring

by Danielle stelle | Buy this book

It is very thriller

Millie98790

just started reading

Toni

I started reading over the summer to pass time and I am enjoying it quite a bit! I would like to read more books this year, both fiction and non-fiction. I am not very good at picking books to read myself so I hope that a book group will hopefully share some ideas with me. I am open to any genres.

rayreads04

Hiiiii i enjoy reading but none of my friends read i would love to have a few friends i can talk about books with. i love fantasy , romance and thrillers but im open to any genre :)

James

Amateur gothic high-fantasy writer, looking to learn and listen.

James recommends:

Currently Beowulf / Hildegard of Bingen

by Unknown / Fiona Maddocks | Buy this book

Understating the fall of Beowulf's clan after his death. Understanding Hildegards life and how she came to be a saint.

Blood Meridian

by Cormac McCarthy | Buy this book

There is nothing spared in the real west.

Hildegard of Bingen: The Woman of Her Age

by Fiona Maddocks | Buy this book

Currently finding out.

Frankenstein

by Mary Shelley | Buy this book

Questioning can a monster become a man, and man become a god?

Millierj2003

Hi i’m Millie (21) from Leicester. I love reading, mostly romance and fantasy! I’m looking for other people who read to be friends as none of my friends do 😭 Insta is @millie.jacques 😚🫶🏻🫶🏻

Michelle

I like to read and want to have people to talk to about it, I don't read a lot of contemporary stuff though, I'm mostly into classics, old and obscure sorts of classics, or just old and obscure stuff. Not that I'm super smart or have loads of intelligent things to say about them. Just wondered if there was anyone else interested in that kind of thing.

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