Book clubs in Manchester

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

Added 2 days ago

Daniel

I'm Daniel, looking for a relaxed book club to introduce me to interesting books. My office book club has been really good so looking for another. Ideally quite a chill one with friendly people who enjoy books and reading

Daniel recommends:

Circe

by Madaline Miller | Buy this book

A super interesting take on Greek Mythology and great character driven story

Guards! Guards!

by Terry Pratchett | Buy this book

It was the book that rekindled my love of reading in my teens that’s carried into adulthood, it's a good story, well written characters and interesting take on a piece of the world

Added 17 days ago

Ayesha

Hi my names ayesha i love reading feel good books and romance books. I’d love to join a book group because I’m looking for a way to connect with others in a meaningful, low-pressure setting. I spend most of my time working as a nurse, which can be rewarding but also isolating, and I miss having regular conversations that aren’t just about work. I enjoy reading and would love the chance to share thoughts, laugh, and listen with people who also find comfort and inspiration in books.

Added 19 days ago

Lucy

I mainly love romance and romantasy, but I read a bit of anything fiction! I just read Serial Killer Games, I'm rereading The Cruel Prince with my partner and I'm reading Tender is the Flesh in my own time:) I recently moved up to Manchester and I'm just looking for other people to talk about books with!

Lucy recommends:

Serial Killer Games

by Kate Posey | Buy this book

Funny, lots of plot twists and not as stereotypical as I was expecting. Light-hearted!

Added 19 days ago

Toby Charity

I‘m 23, doing a PhD in acoustics in Manchester have become a lover of books and would love to have a space to discuss them. Ideally modern classics but open to any fiction :)

Toby Charity recommends:

How To Write An Autobiographical Novel

by Alexander Chee | Buy this book

Got me into reading as an adult again - so well written but also such an interesting format for a book.

Added 20 days ago

Hazel

I love reading a large variety for example horror, romance, thriller and crime fiction. I am looking to find new people to talk about books with and b able to enjoy a book with all while making some new friends.

Added 21 days ago

Heidy

Hello, I created a Book Club in Manchester. We meet once a month and read 1 book a month. Please contact me if you want to join and I'll tell you all about it.

Added 22 days ago

Michelle

hi my name is michelle im am 59 years old and want to meet people love walking reading and playing games

Romi

Hi! I’m Romi – I teach Spanish and English and love all things language, literature, and philosophy. Big fan of short, powerful stories (Hemingway, Carver, Borges). I moved to Manchester three years ago, but with lots of back and forth, I’m only just settling in — and still don’t know many people here. Would love a literature meet-up or book club!

Romi recommends:

Why Don't You Dance

by Raymond Carver | Buy this book

One of my favourite short stories. I love how it captures so much with so little - the classic iceberg structure. It’s visually simple but emotionally deep, touching on relationships, youth, and those quiet, defining moments that linger long after you've finished reading.

Yvonne

I want an excuse to read a book and share that experience with someone else. We go for meals and go to the cinema them chat after or during that experience. I want to do that with people about books. I'm curious, chatty and want to develop a social life or friendships starting with a book. Ideally, I'm keen to explore the experiences of black people, black women but I'll grow from there.

Chloe

Hello! My name is Chloe, I'm 28- I've just spent 6 months living at home after living in London for 4 years and now I'm making the move to Manchester as I just accepted a new job there. This year, I got back into reading and I love it! I've read 32 books so far this year but want to expand the genres I read and would love to connect to like-minded people who also love reading. My current favourite genres would be: thrillers, mythology-based fiction, fantasy and historical fiction but I'm looking to expand this! I would love to join a small, cosy book club in Manchester or in the surrounding areas!

Chloe recommends:

The Forest of Vanishing Stars

by Kristin Harmel | Buy this book

This book is a historical fiction novel based in the Nalibocka forest during World War II and centres on Yona, a woman kidnapped from a German family when she was a toddler and was raised in the forest by an eccentric elderly woman. This was honestly such a nice surprise of a book- it explores themes of love, survival and betrayal.

Geo_WB

I moved back to Manchester for work after going to uni here and I would love to meet new people and read more! I read all sorts but really love mysteries and classic romances - Christie and Austen are my two favourites!!

BookWorm85

Looking to meet likeminded bookworms like me. Love authors such as Harlan Coben and Anthony Horowitz.

BookWorm85 recommends:

Magpie Murder

by Anthony Horowitz | Buy this book

If you love mystery, a good whodunnit then this is the book for you. His writing style is engaging and you won't be able to put it down!

Amy

36 years old book lover. Looking to meet like minded to people to talk all things literature!

Amanda

52 years young, love in Trafford, I love reading and want to meet others who also enjoy this. My favourite genre is alternative realism, fantasy, fairies, magic that kind of thing or kind of escape to the countryside kind of thing! Favourite book is A Court of Thorns and Roses

Amanda recommends:

A Court of Thorns and Roses

by Sarah J Maas | Buy this book

Escape to the realms of fairies and find adventure in this realm, absolutely great book

Colette

I enjoy most fictional books, but tend to read fantasy and romance the most. Woman in my 30's wanting to find other people to read with.

Keeta

I have recently moved to the area and would love to meet new people with a similar interest! I enjoy romance & mystery books.

STEPHD

I love dark mafia romance, RH, rom coms, thrillers and looking to connect with other readers

STEPHD recommends:

edge of darkness

by leigh rivers | Buy this book

its a trilogy , its a dark romance , it will break your heart and fix it all at the same time.

Mrs_Allen15

Looking for a book club once a week, thats local

Ruth

I would like a new hobby and to meet new people. I love reading and want to get back into it after a turn in my life.

Sam

I've always loved reading since I was a child, namely every genre! I'm 23 now and have become pretty reserved to only reading psychological thrillers now, they're my fave genre. I've given other genres a go but can never seem to get into the story. I'd love to go out and socialise with others via a book club, I really enjoy meeting new people!

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