Book clubs in Norwich

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

MorganeG

I'm 27 and moved to Norwich 9 years ago from France. I would love to meet people and get into reading again. I like mainly thrillers, but opened to try different genres.

Lesley

I am a retired nurse who has recently relocated to Norwich I am interested in joining a book club both to meet new people and possibly make new friends I enjoy psychological thrillers and cozy crimes but open to try different genres

Holly

I would like to join a book group to see what people are reading and to tell each other about the book we have read together

Cathryn

Hi! I’m Cathryn, 24 and have lived in Norfolk all my life. I’ve always loved reading but neglected it in my teens and whilst studying but now I’m older I have found my love again for it. Especially now that I have found the genre I’m obsessed with. Always open to recommendations but I usually read fantasy/romantasy with the odd non-fiction book too, especially history related! Would love to find a fantasy book club x

Gill

I moved to Norwich from London 6 years ago after retiring from lecturing in London. I'd like the opportunity to read more crime fiction as I have had no time up till now.

Gill recommends:

Bleak House

by Charles Dickens | Learn more and buy

The plot is intriguing & very suspenseful and has much to say today. Inspector Bucket is often cited as the first 'detective' in fiction. Rather long, though, as a book club read I think!

Millie

Hi, my name is Millie. I’m a baby reader as my collection is still small. I’m 23, I enjoy fantasy (ESPECIALLY FAE!) Romance, enemies to lovers etc and dark romance. I’d love to make like minded friends and meet up frequently to talk books and become good friends. I’ve never done anything like this before so hoping to find a book club and/or friends near me! I’m currently reading the ACOTAR series and on book 5!

Millie recommends:

A court of thorns and roses

by Sarah J Maas | Learn more and buy

EVERYTHING.

Maya

Hi! I'm Maya, I'm 23 and I love reading just about anything! I would love to make some friends to buddy read with and to discuss our favourite books and quotes. Up for any and all recommendations :)

Clio

Hi! I’m 19 yr old girl and I’m open to reading all genres! I definitely tend to read romance, fantasy and feminist nonfiction types books though. I’d love to join a book club near me! xx 🎀

Clio recommends:

Normal People

by Sally Rooney | Learn more and buy

Everything.

Terence

I'm a writer, and enjoy reading most types of fiction, especially European and American literature, and some non fiction. I'm based south of Norwich but could travel for the right group (or one off book!). I'm a member of the Reading America book group at the Millennium library in Norwich (5.30, 1st Wed of the month). I review books for a local zine, and on my Instagram - message me for details.

RebeccaReads

Hi! I’m Rebecca, 32 and live in Norwich. I read pretty much every genre except horror but am particularly interested in finding a book club that is predominately about romance, contemporary romance and romantasy. I haven’t been able to find a romance focussed bookclub locally so if others are interested get in touch and we’ll see if we can start our own?

RebeccaReads recommends:

Talking at Night

by Claire Daverley | Learn more and buy

This is a deeply romantic story that will both break your heart and leave you feeling hopeful. It’s set in Norfolk and follows the ebbing and flowing secret connection of two flawed characters from when they meet in school through to adulthood and the major events in their life in between. It has similar vibes to One Day and feels like a literary read.

Ben

I'm 26 and the genres I like reading are fantasty, sci-fi, crime, mystery and thrillers. Looking to join a book club to meet more people/make friends

Ben recommends:

The Crossing Places

by Elly Griffiths | Learn more and buy

Really nice book about a archaeologist based in Norfolk

Hannah

I'm a 35 yr old Mum of 2 looking to get back into reading now that my kids are getting a little older and I have a little me time once more. I'm into all sorts of genres, the classics, poetry, philosophy, romance, and educational non-fiction - in particular human biology - and looking for some good old fashioned escapism and to make new friends with like minded people in my area :)

David

I am a published author who wants to promote my books and also learn what the book readers of Norwich want from their novels of choice. I also read myself and I am very interested in other people's recommendations.

David recommends:

The Connection

by David Clark | Learn more and buy

I wrote it and it's the first in a series of four. It introduced James Fraser who is my alto ego with the story in parts mirroring my own life.

Debo

Moved to Norwich last year. Retired English teacher. Would love to meet with like minded people to dissect and discuss books. Enjoy being introduced to books I might not ordinarily choose, though not keen on horror 😬.

Debo recommends:

Notes on an Execution

by Danya Kukafka | Learn more and buy

Suspenseful and empathetic. Characters well developed.

Ellen

From the US, and frequently visit Norwich for extended periods. And with the intention to move to Norwich in 2027. I'll be in Norwich the month of Sept and very interested in reading feminist writers and group discussion. Have previous experience in leading a group or being a participant. My latest read was several works by Virginia Woolf. Thank you and look forward to hearing from you. Warmly, Ellen

Sophi3

Hi! I am Sophie and I’m 20, I love reading and would love to have someone to talk to about books! I love romance and read mostly that and I love music as well!

Amy

37 recently moved to Norwich and absolutely love to read. Looking to find a book club to meet new people with a similar passion for books 😊

Amy recommends:

Shadow of the wind

by Carlos Ruiz zafan | Learn more and buy

It’s a brilliant adventure story with a slightly gothic portrait of Barcelona as the backdrop. Just a book I love to read again and again.

Gabby

Hi! I'm a 28-year-old woman who just moved to Norwich from the US. I tend to like literary fiction, memoir, and sci-fi, but I'm open to new recs. Hoping to meet some new people, and would especially love to find or start a club that meets regularly in the NR2 area :)

Gabby recommends:

The New LIfe

by Tom Crewe | Learn more and buy

Wonderfully grounded and well-researched historical fiction. I loved the moral complexity of the characters, and the relevance to contemporary themes.

Ollie

Hey all, im 20yrs old and after a long break from being bookish ive finally started reading again, i mostly like classics (dostoevsky and tolstoy are my main go to authors as of recent) however im intruiged by all genres, looking for people to meet and read together, it doesnt have to be the same book just company and a few cups of tea would be great :) , im local to norwich city centre btw

Bethany

I'm twenty, recently I have got back into reading and so far my favourites are The Bell Jar and Animal Farm. hopefully I could make some friends through this and find new authors I enjoy. :)

Bethany recommends:

The Bell Jar

by Sylvia Plath | Learn more and buy

Esther made me feel less alone as a woman who cannot decide what route in life to take on.

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