Book clubs in Leicester

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

Added 13 days ago

Book

Hi I would like to join a bookclub to encourage regular reading and have a general discussion about the books, author and the themes. Nothing too heavy. Just enjoyment of the written word and the story.

Added 25 days ago

Matthew.p

I am 26 and I love to scope second hand bookshops and charity shops for penguin classics. I enjoy reading literature by Dostoevsky, George Orwell, Arthur. C. Clarke, Dickens, Kafka, Asimov and more. Im always open to reccomendations - currently reading Narcissus and Goldmund by Hesse .

S-J

30 years old, I love all things fantasy / romance / dark romance! Looking for someone to talk all things books with, whether that’s in person or not Always down for a coffee and a chat 🥰 Looking for someone of similar interests ready to talk all things books with! Living near fosse park side of town!

Hirra

Hi, im an avid reader of all things dark romance, romantasy and thrillers. I would to love to join a book club to meet new people and chat about all things books! 😄

Aslanbek

I am a journalist

Alisha

Always wanted to join a book club as iv been reading and collecting books for years. I like all sorts of books I have enquired about clubs before,but then the pandemic hit us.

Elle swift

I’m new to Leicester (27) and would love to make new friends through books. Maybe monthly meet-ups over coffee?? Or online who knows I’ve never done this before

BooksByKieran

I'm a local Leicester author! I am 26 and have published a novel last year with a second one coming out in 2026! I love connecting with readers and regularly attend book clubs and discussions to talk about my book and writing process. If any local book clubs would like a free "Meet-The-Author" session, feel free to get in touch!

BooksByKieran recommends:

Writer's Block

by Kieran Corby | Learn more and buy

A fun, thrilling adventure story about a young author searching for his next inspiration. He soon gets tangled up in a one-hundred-year-old treasure hunt!

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.

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

Fullybooked.bc

Welcome to Leicesters book club! Where you can find out all the details on our Instagram page @fullybooked.bc Each month we pick a book (chosen by you guys on a poll on Instagram stories!) we meet every month in a location in Leicester and it will be based on a theme from the book (normally!).

Sam

Hi, I’m Sam and I’m looking to join a book club that would like to meet up and discuss anything to do with romance books over coffee. Like fantasy, contemporary or even dark romance.

Sam recommends:

Twisted Hate

by Ana Huang | Learn more and buy

It’s an enemies to lovers that would make your toes curl

justabadger

Just a badger. Reads books. Lifts weights. Overthinks existence. Probably drinking coffee while highlighting passages I’ll pretend I fully understood. I like philosophy, classic literature, psychology and anything slightly weird or thought-provoking. Joining to find interesting people, expand my reading list, and have actual conversations about books instead of just rating them out of 5.

justabadger recommends:

The Humans

by Matt Haig | Learn more and buy

A unique and often funny perspective on what it means to be human, told through the eyes of an outsider trying to understand our emotions, relationships, and contradictions. It mixes philosophy, humour, and vulnerability in a way that makes you appreciate the small things in life.

The Catcher in the Rye

by J. D. Salinger | Learn more and buy

A very honest look at alienation, identity, and the struggle to find your place in the world. Holden feels real rather than polished, and the book captures that uncomfortable space between adolescence and adulthood in a psychologically believable way.

Beatrice and Virgil

by Yann Martel | Learn more and buy

A strange but powerful exploration of how we try to understand trauma and suffering through art and storytelling. It’s symbolic, unsettling at times, and raises questions about how history and cruelty can be represented without losing their meaning.

Waman Ghosale

Seeker, working on process and exploring cycles in life—spiritually. Business intelligence analyst graduate. I love self-improvement books (like Atomic Habits by James Clear), as well as kingdom-building, political intrigue, wuxia, and novels with smart and respectful leads (like Joy of Life by Mao Ni, Dimensional Descent, The Beginning after the End). Looking forward to meeting up, discussing books, and making friends.

Waman Ghosale recommends:

Karma

by Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev | Learn more and buy

It is a good, multiple-time read that can help link our experiences with the author's insights, leading to a realization of concepts of consciousness. With each iteration, we can realize new things.

Chelsie

I really like crime novels at the moment. I was really big into romances. Just looking to connect with people and share book suggestions

Janie

40 something married female with older children seeking a new hobby. Enjoy reading crime and romance. Hoping to meet friends along the way.

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

Mindy

Like fantasy, love dark romances! Looking to also meet new people over a coffee or dinner, mid twenties :) As a bonus also love puzzles.

Mindy recommends:

Kingdom of Villains

by Ella Fields | Learn more and buy

Enemies to lovers, arranged marriage, fated mates and tones of spice.

The Sweetest Oblivion

by Danielle Lori | Learn more and buy

Mafia romance and the whole plot is amazing🤌🏽

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 | Learn more and buy

5⭐️ Friends to lovers with plot twist.

Deeper

by Robin York | Learn more and buy

Favourite read of 2022

Ruth

Looking for a book club in south or central Leicester as I have fallen out of the habit of reading and want some motivation!

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