Book clubs in London

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

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Aaron

I've never been a person who reads on a regular basics. but I am willing to improve my reading skills, and communication skills, to gain confidence and come out my shell through each different subjects, and learn from others and connect with like minded people in the community from all walks of life.

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Hannah

Hi! I am a university student looking for a way to still fit in my hobbies. I don't have much time to read but I want it make it my priority to do so because I enjoy it!

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Melissa

I'm mid 30's and looking to meet some new people, chat about books (nothing too heavy). Based in Deptford but happy to travel within London. Would be great to meet up once or twice a month.

Melissa recommends:

Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
Shantaram
by Gregory David Roberts | Learn more and buy
A gripping tale of an Australian convict who escapes to the slums of Bombay in India and what he gets up to there.
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Myia99

Trying to get back into reading and meet new people :)

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varsh

love reading

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Savanna

I love dark comedies, thrillers, and dystopian novels. I would like to read more nonfiction as well, recently started reading Fanon and Dworkin. Ideally, I’d like to meet monthly and I am also hoping to make some friends :) I’m based in North West London

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Vanessa

I usually like to slow read, I enjoy Haruki Murakami, popular lit, Soft sci-fi, thriller books, Harry Potter.

Vanessa recommends:

Wind-up bird chronicle
by Murakami | Learn more and buy
The ‘well’ is one of the best things I have ever read.
Do androids dream of electric sheeps?
by Philip Dick | Learn more and buy
It made me wonder!
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Ruby Quinn

I'm 60, work full time, getting divorced, youngish children. I love reading and would like to make some friends. Looking for groups local to Orpington. Divorce can be lonely.

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Wembley library book club

A book club event meeting once a month on the first 1st Tuesday between 6 six and 7 seven in the evening and only for females women ladies and only in the age range of 20s 30s 40s twenties thirties forties.

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BookWorm77

Hello, I am a woman in my late 40s, love reading - literary fiction of most kinds but especially love speculative fiction and anything challenging/off-kilter e.g. 'The Unconsoled' by Kazuo Ichiguro, most Haruki Murakami, 'The Tin Drum' by Gunther Grass to name a very few, also love music biographies. I'd love to join a thoughtful but unpretentious, friendly and relaxed book group in SE London.

BookWorm77 recommends:

The Unconsoled by Kazuo Ishiguro
The Unconsoled
by Kazuo Ishiguro | Learn more and buy
Throw yourself in and let yourself be taken along for the ride. Challenges everything you expect from a novel
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nadira <3

hello !! i'm an almost 20 year old uni student looking to join a book club. i really like reading (of course) and am trying to get back into it! i feel like joining a book club would help with that + give me motivation to actually finish reading the books i get lmao also making some book friends would be nice too !! i'm a big romance girlie and love a good slice of life or historical fantasy book. i'm currently reading "days at the morisaki bookshop"

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Carrot25

I am a 22 year old university student wanting to discuss books and make new friends! I love reading however I don’t spend as much time reading as I would like, so joining a book club seems like the perfect opportunity to motivate myself into doing it more. My favourite genres are fantasy (especially dark fantasy/fairytale books) and adventure. I enjoy reading classics from time to time, and also manga. :))

Carrot25 recommends:

The Bear and The Nightingale  by Katherine Arden
The Bear and The Nightingale
by Katherine Arden | Learn more and buy
A dark fairytale based on Russian folklore. Beautifully written with twists and turns and, most importantly, magic!!
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Sakshi

I am new to London and love reading books. I am looking to find clubs where I can get great book recommendations and discuss books

Sakshi recommends:

Chokher Bali by Rabindranath Tagore
Chokher Bali
by Rabindranath Tagore | Learn more and buy
The setting in Bengal, and complexities of human nature
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John Readit

A calm, human-first space where books lead to real friendships—and your reading life finally feels organized, meaningful, and alive. Built for readers who want better discovery and better conversation, ReadIt Сlub combines a beautiful personal library with community-powered insight. Create shelves that reflect your taste, track every title across want-to-read, reading, and finished, and revisit your journey anytime on any device. Recommendations go beyond popularity: community reviews explain who a book is for, while intelligent personalization learns your themes, moods, and preferences to surface genuinely fitting picks. Your feed is shaped by your choices—follow people and communities you value—while transparent ranking systems reflect community intent. Moderation is handled openly by real community managers, with accountability built in. ReadIt.club is designed to help book clubs stay organized and connected, so discussions stay consistent and welcoming. With multilingual localization for a global audience, ReadIt Сlub invites readers everywhere to discover great books, share thoughtful perspectives, and build lasting connections through stories.

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Florence

I would like to meet new people and have the chance to discuss a book around once a month.

Florence recommends:

A Thousand Splendid Suns  by Khaled Hosseini
A Thousand Splendid Suns
by Khaled Hosseini | Learn more and buy
It gives great historical context
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Krishan

Enjoy reading fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels. Would love to chat about books. Live in Hackney Wick

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ciaralouise96

I am looking for a literary fiction book group to discuss ideas in! As an English teacher I love to talk about my passion for books and reading.

ciaralouise96 recommends:

The Poisonwood Bible
by Barbara Kingsolver | Learn more and buy
I love this book for its raw, winding storytelling, its fantastic narrative voice and the rich historical backdrop of the Congo. Kingsolver is truly a master of words!
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Ellen

I am 32 and looking to join a book club. I enjoy all sorts of fiction and have recently read In Memoriam by Alice Winn, Good Material by Dolly Alderton and have just started Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. I am keen to meet monthly for coffee or a wine and discuss books.

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bookends

hello, I’m 24 in South London. The last book i read was The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Some of my favourite authors include Toni Morison and Elena Ferrante. I’m also a big fan of poetry. I’d like to hear from like minded people as well as people whose taste in books is completely different to mine!

bookends recommends:

Beloved
by Toni Morrison | Learn more and buy
nobody does it like miss morrison
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Juan

I’m curious about exploring different genres beyond self-help which I’ve been reading most of. I’d love to make friends who I can have deep and meaningful conversations with.

Juan recommends:

Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
Emotional Intelligence
by Daniel Goleman | Learn more and buy
Effective listening and intelligent responses are crucial in conversations and negotiations, fostering better understanding and stronger outcomes.
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