Book clubs in Leicester

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

Added 14 days ago

Rikki Anderson

I tend to read books that explore psychology, philosophy, and what it means to be human. I’m interested in stories that make you think about meaning, resilience, and how people make sense of difficult experiences. I enjoy discussing ideas and different perspectives, and I’m hoping to meet people who like deeper conversations about books rather than just quick reviews.

Rikki Anderson recommends:

The Humans

by Matt Haig | Buy this book

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 | Buy this book

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 | Buy this book

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.

Added 14 days ago

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 | Buy this book

The Catcher in the Rye

by J. D. Salinger | Buy this book

Beatrice and Virgil

by Yann Martel | Buy this book

Mark

I'm an avid reader in my 40s, looking to meet up with local people and chat about what we're reading. I love sci-fi, fantasy and horror most, but jump around genres a lot; this year I'm trying to catch up on classics I've missed.

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! 😄

Sam

I am in my early 60s, wanting to get back to reading, interested in all genres of books and making new friends.

Joe

I am interested in joining a book club in central Leicester or West End of Leicester. I have fallen out of the habit of reading and would like to reignite that passion. I am looking for a sociable and friendly group of mixed age groups and backgrounds.

Joe recommends:

Agent Sonia

by Ben Macintyre | Buy this book

It is a well written account of an amazing true story that reads like a novel and tells the story of the life and times greatest soviet spy of the 20th century

Dennis

Heyo, I'm 25. I usually prefer reading books related to science, computing, and philosophy. I am looking to listen and interact with people that have either mutual or different interests. :)

Dennis recommends:

The Histories

by Heredotus | Buy this book

Broadens the overall vision in how we comprehend, treat, and define the culture in humans.

Sully

Hey I'm Sully. I got into reading a few years ago and I am so passionate to just talk about the books I have read with others. My main topics are non fiction e.g. self help!

Sully recommends:

Power of Your Subconscious Mind

by Dr Jospeh Murphy | Buy this book

I believe it can change ANYONE'S life if they give it a try. Promise!

Sonia

Hi, I’m Sonia! I’ve recently rediscovered my love for books :) Thrillers are my fave. I’m looking forward to joining a book club. / meeting some new faces :)

Rakhee

Typically I prefer crime thrillers, great story tellers. I’m open to all sorts of books. I read when I get the chance more on holiday but would love to meet people and discuss good reads

Someya

I am a busy mum if 1 looking to join a. Bookclub. I love reading fantasy, romance and thrillers.i really want to talk about the books I’ve read with someone

Someya recommends:

Once upon a broken heart

by Stephanie Garber | Buy this book

The plot is so good it’s starts off to something predictable and turns into something you did not expect. The trilogy is such a good read

softpagesclub

I work evenings and weekends and have odd shift patterns but i have dived back into reading again and enjoy romantasy and also have a grave love for the classics as theres a few on my tbr so different genres and im excited to meet likeminded people who enjoy literature as i do

softpagesclub recommends:

Fourth wing

by Rebecca Yarros | Buy this book

It’s everything a first fantasy read can give you and an ongoing series

Ruby

Hello, I'm Ruby and I have been reading my whole life and am looking for a book group to share my love of books and here about other people's different views and interpretations of it as well as being a bit more social lol.

Kifa

I’m a young mum to a 1 year old and would love to make time to read!

The Happy Rickshaw Driver

I am an author and have recently released a book called "The Happy Rickshaw Driver". It is gaining some wonderful reviews. It is a short read and is inspirational fiction. It is based around a stress coach who internally is in turmoil due to marriage problems, mis behaving children, financial issues etc. A trip to India and a ride in a rickshaw transforms her outlook on life. My aim is to offer the book to readers.

The Happy Rickshaw Driver recommends:

The Happy Rickshaw Driver

by Kirit Thakore | Buy this book

This is a heartwarming inspirational fiction book based around a woman who is a stress coach but who is internally in turmoil due to a broken marriage, financial issues, non engaging children, unwell elderly parents etc. She travels to India to deliver a talk on stress. She catches a rickshaw on the way and has a life transforming conversation with the driver who easily manages to stay calm in the chaos of the Mumbai traffic.

Dom

Hi! I am a busy mum of a 5 year old! Looking to join a book group to keep me motivated to read more books like I used to do!

Busy Mums Book Club

Hi! We are a group of busy mums that are determined to make more time for reading and are hoping to connect with other like minded people to meet up and discuss the book of the month! We are open to exploring lots of different genres but we are most interested in fantasy/romantasy, fictional crime thrillers and psychological thrillers. This is a new book club as of October 2025 and new members are welcome! The first book and date for meeting is to be decided in October with a plan to have our first meet up in November. We are located in Leicestershire. Hope to see you there! The Busy Mums Book Club X

Dragon

I'm a 30 year old reader who enjoys other hobbies Looking for a bookclub to join and start from next year

Marcia

I enjoy true stories, crime stories i am fun and bubbly and when i get into books and someone else has read it i enjoy talking about making joke comment about it

LSP

Hi.. I'm new to books. I have dyslexia and recently started audio books, has I don't work at present. I would like to join a book club in Leicestershire..

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