Book clubs in Northampton

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

Laurie

Hi, I'm Laurie, 24 :) I'm looking to join a local (Northampton) book club to make friends and help with my reading goal for the year. I mostly read literary fiction and classics but I'm not really fussed about what I read - it's fun to branch out now and again.

Laurie recommends:

The Goldfinch

by Donna Tartt | Learn more and buy

It's veeery long - over 750 pages - which is obviously not for everyone, but it's written in a very accessible and immersive style. A teenage boy growing up in New York City in the early 2000s is the victim of a museum bombing, and while concussed steals a priceless painting (The Goldfinch), believing that he's protecting it. Since his only close relative - his mother - is killed in the attack, he then drifts from home to home, trying to keep his possession of the painting a secret. Great for people who enjoy more "literary" stories, as it's reminiscent of Dickens and other Victorian novels, but also a brilliant coming-of-age story. I first read it when I was nineteen and have been obsessed ever since.

levrenden

levrenden recommends:

The Goldfinch

by Donna Tartt | Learn more and buy

Em

I’m 23 and was an avid reader as a child, now I am wanting to rediscover my love of books so am open to all recommendations!

Miriam

I have always loved reading and now enjoy audio books when out and about walking. I love all genres and rarely "give up on a book". I moved to the area a few years ago but what with working full time and mainly at home, would like to find an outlet/way to socialise and meet new people.

Miriam recommends:

All the colours of the dark

by Chris Whitaker | Learn more and buy

Beautifully written epic story about childhood trauma, deep friendship, love, loss and survival, wrapped in a small-town mystery thriller. One of those books you are sad to see end.

DanH85

Have always enjoyed reading and read a wide variety of genre but tend to avoid romcoms. I'm not the speediest reader so hoping to meet someone/some people who fancy meeting monthly for a chat about life and about books! Kettering and Northampton are both easily commutable for me

DanH85 recommends:

The Name of the Wind

by Patrick Rothfuss | Learn more and buy

OMG everything! Fantastic writing and a superb storyline, think Game of Thrones meets Harry Potter! Spoiler, the final book isn't out yet so start reading this series forewarned!

Julia

by Sandra newman | Learn more and buy

For those who have read 1984 this is a must! Told from the perspective of Julia and offers a deeper look into the world they live in

Jessica

I enjoy all types of books i want to expand my search of books and i would love to make new friends who love the same books as me! :)

Alison

I’m a fan of historical fiction, but enjoy the variety of genres belonging to a book club introduces. Would love to meet and chat with like minded people in and around Northamptonshire I’m 55 with grown up children that have now left home, leaving me free to rediscover my love of reading !!

Alison recommends:

All the light we cannot see

by Anthony Doerr | Learn more and buy

An emotional story set around WW2 with characters that stay with you for days afterwards

Zoe

I’m 24 and getting more into reading lately having just delved into more fantasy/romantacy. I’m in a bit of a slump having just read fourth wing and looking for some more recs. I’m also very open to other genres. Looking to make some book friends and meet new people!

Bruce

I'm a mere 56 years of age and am looking forward to meeting new people who share a passion for reading. My reading is usually focussed on history/phiplosophy/religion, on the non-fiction side; and gothic horror and suspense on the fiction side (along with classic literature).

Bruce recommends:

Jude the Obscure

by Thomas Hardy | Learn more and buy

It's my favourite of Hardy's novels

Maud

I’m interested in starting a local book club because there doesn’t seem to be any in Northampton! I’m interested in reading all kinds of genres and am recently getting back into reading and would love to meet some people to discuss different books with

Books4Life

Would like to get back into reading and have discussions. Normally read crime thrillers and drama.

Hero's Journey

I'm new in Northampton and would like to talk to a few people and I believe books are a great and structured way of people sharing their thoughts!

Clare

Hi - I would like to join a book club to meet some people who like to read, chat etc. I like crime fiction and anything grisly! I also like historical fiction.

Luxy

I love reading any type of book. I would love to have a little group of friends who want to chat over tea and books.

Nu

Just got into reading and will like a cute small friendship group where we could read together. I want to do some self improvement so I completed the book Tuesday with morrie and the boy the mole the fox and the horse. I used to read loads as a kid but fell off and I want to get back into it. The gener I like is thriller, psychological twist, twist, crime, Greek mythology, something that will make me cry, emotional books like Tuesday with morrie and as of right now books that can build a better version of me self. I don’t mind fantasy not my cup of tea cl just depends. But hopefully I get to a point where I am open to more genres.

Kojusoluwa

I’d love to meet once a month to discuss books, ideas, social norms and views, broaden my horizon

Naseeba

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Anna

I love reading but struggle to stick to it, on maternity leave now and wish to have something that will force me to read more

ellie2468

i would love to join a book club as i love to read and would like to meet new people and have nice conversations about books or just general convo.

Jd

I'd like to join a book group to meet new people and share in my love of reading and finding new books to read as well as having a good old chin wag and giggle whilst discussing them

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