Book clubs in Manchester

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

Added 4 days ago

Nathalie

I'm 34 years old, live in Bolton, and am looking for like- minded people to enjoy books together! I love reading but have gotten out of the habit and would love to have some encouragement. My favourite genres are fantasy, classics and non-fiction (science, philosophy) but I'm open to reading anything really. Thanks for reading!

Nathalie recommends:

Tess of the D'Urbervilles

by Thomas Hardy | Learn more and buy

Ahead of it's time, couldn't put it down. Devastating yet often funny, I just loved it.

The Wheel of Time (series)

by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson | Learn more and buy

One of the best fantasy series of all time in my opinion. Epic and gripping with rich lore.

The Bell Jar

by Sylvia Plath | Learn more and buy

A pretty standard book to say, I guess 🤣 but omg this made me feel all the damn feelings, still one of my favourite ever books. I read it for the first time in one sitting on a long plane journey. Bad idea, I was an absolute mess.

Added 16 days ago

Lauramcr

Laura, 30, Manchester Enjoy: classic lit, contemporary fiction, family dramas, thrillers, non-fiction, audiobooks Interested in meeting book lovers of all kinds to chat and be excited about reading! I'm a very regular reader but would enjoy an informal, comfortable paced club

Added 17 days ago

Jamie

Hi, I'm 22 years old and have recently been getting back into reading, just moved to Manchester and hoping to meet people I can talk books with! Also looking to join a book club/group and meet new people :) Into anything really, but have particular interest in classic literature and things that are a little out there.

Added 18 days ago

Lapwing

Hi, I'm 26, living in Salford. I've recently gotten back into reading more mindfully; now I can't seem to stop, nor do I want to. I enjoy contemporary literary fiction and narrative non-fiction, and I'm looking for inspiration; I have an idea for an auddiodrama that I'd like to populate with words and personalities and characters,

Added 18 days ago

Maisy

hi! im 23 and I just started my PhD in digital humanities in Manchester. looking for a book club / someone to discuss literary fiction, (modern) classics, and philosophy! but i am open to kooky recommendations. would love to discuss a book over a coffee then hang out / go to the cinema after!!!

Maisy recommends:

The Woman in the Dunes

by Kōbō Abe | Learn more and buy

a kafkaesque exploration of the will of man and capitalism set within a sand dune… sand is everywhere !!!!!

The Eye

by Vladimir Nabokov | Learn more and buy

Nabokov’s artistic style superimposed on an insecure, self-obsessed ‘ghost’ in the mirror ….. soooo great

Demian

by Herman Hesse | Learn more and buy

a reimagining of The Fall through Jungian psychology with strange bird symbolism??? my dream book!!!

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

by Milan Kundera | Learn more and buy

i just love kunderas way of weaving his own philosophical thoughts about realism/idealism into the narrative. i still think about Teresa carrying a book under her arm.

Added 20 days ago

Clairemaria

I am a 45 year old woman looking for a book club to have a cheeky glass of wine and chat about a book we have all read local to M9. X

Added 24 days ago

Philip

I am an active 80 year old currently writing two literary fiction books. I would like to meet like minded people to share literary interests.

RKhatun

Hi, i'm 23 and I've been obsessed with reading my whole life! I love mysteries, psychological thrillers and crime books but in-between reading those, I like to unwind with a chick-lit/lighthearted romance book. I have also been loving reading general fiction books these past couple of years, specifically more emotional/sad ones. Some of my favourite authors are Holly Jackson, Jodi Picoult, Alice Feeney, and John Marrs. I'm looking to join a relaxed book group, to meet likeminded individuals who share my love of reading! :)

Online reader Salford

Looking to meet new people living locally with common interests and hobbies.

Isobel

Enjoy detective+spy novels particularly

Jorja

Looking for romance book clubs to join so I've got people to discuss them with

Viant Siddique

i am a sociable and creative person, friendly and looking for a new hobby and a way to get back into reading

Sophie93

Looking for a book club in Manchester city centre or South Manchester. I love all sorts of books, thrillers, crime, fantasy, romance, adventure. I would love to find a book club to meet new people and read lots of new books. Myself and another member currently have a team of two, so if anyone is interested in joining please let me know and we can set something up!

Olufunke

Looking to join a book club to meet like minds and chat. I love African literature, Crime novels and Sci-fi.

Joe

I'm Joe, 30s and looking to expand my social circle via reading and sharing thoughts on books. My reading varies in genre, but literary fiction and memoirs are a personal favourite. Other than reading, I like looking after my pets, gardening, and volunteering in the local area.

Izzy

Hi, I'm Izzy and I'm 23! I've recently gotten back into reading and I'm loving it. My favourite genres are horror and thriller, which are what I read most, but I also enjoy historical fiction, fantasy, and romance. I'm looking to join a book group and meet new people. :)

Laineysreads

I've been an avid reader since childhood. Now in my 60's and retired I've never been a member of a book club. Although I've participated in a couple of Instagram buddy reads

Mariam Usman

I like reading in general and want to meet once a week for the book club. I am interested in meeting new people, to listen to other people`s interests and to try other genres such as crime thrillers.

Mariam Usman recommends:

The Butterfly Room

by Lucinda Riley | Learn more and buy

I love the way each character develops and how the past meets the present day in the story and how each character adds to the magic of coming together to form an interesting plot.

Raven

Love reading all kinds of stuff. Right now it’s romance fantasy (rofan) and manhwa, but I’m into thrillers and crime too. I'm curious by nature so also enjoy trying new things. Looking for people to talk about books with and share recommendations :)

Shannon

Hi! I’m 30 and live just 15 minutes away from Manchester town centre. I’m looking to make some new friends discussing my number one passion: books! I mainly read fantasy, but have recently been expanding out into horrors, thrillers, and sci-fi. Have a wonderful day! :)

Shannon recommends:

The Final Empire

by Brandon Sanderson | Learn more and buy

Every single moment is actin-packed, and every single book in this series has a fantastic twist and heart wrenching moments, the conclusion of this trilogy has really yet to be topped in my eyes! This introduced me to Brandon Sanderson‘s writing and just cemented him as forever fave and immediate auto-buy author for me.

The Forgetting Moon

by Brian Lee Durfee | Learn more and buy

The characters (especially the dog, Beer Mug) are such a wonderful mix of likeable and easily despise-able, the world is vast and well crafted, and the stakes are so high, you have absolutely no clue. What will happen next!

Assassin’s Apprentice

by Robin Hobb | Learn more and buy

Do you want your heart absolutely shattered into a million teeny tiny pieces? If yes, may I introduce you to the amazing Robin Hobb and her poor fictional child; Fitzchivalry Farseer. I love this book so much I submitted my own beaten, loved and annotated copy as part of my Masters dissertation.

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