Book clubs in Oxford

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

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Dan

Looking for a book club for mid to early 20s

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Laura

Hello, I'm 35 years old, I'm from Australia and recently moved to Oxford, hoping to make some new connections and share a love for reading. I enjoy a variety of genres mostly contemporary literature including murder mysteries, romance, pop fiction with a preference towards female authors. Am keen discover different genres to what I have previously exposed myself to.

Laura recommends:

The Correspondent

by Virginia Evans | Learn more and buy

End of life reflections on family, guilt, grief and relationships. My top read of 2026 so far.

Silent Book Club Oxford

Monthly book club where attendees bring what they’re currently reading and engage in ‘introvert happy hour’ where we all read together for an hour - a great opportunity to discover new books and new friends with as much engagement as you want.

Mubeen

A former teacher who enjoys reading being with people and family who enjoys walking and art

Mubeen recommends:

A thousand nights

by Khalil | Learn more and buy

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Jojo

Used to belong to an amazing independent book club which totally broadened my genres and books that I would have been ignored. Love fiction but not a fan of science fiction or fantasy. I am an avid reader and miss a local gathering to discuss a chosen book.

Jojo recommends:

A Little Life

by Hanna Yangari Hara | Learn more and buy

An emotional rollercoaster that left me totally wrung out to dry

Theresa

I teach English at a local secondary school and would love the chance to talk books with some grown ups and meet some new people!

Josh

I mainly read fantasy and a bit of sci-fi, trying to get through some classics as well. Share some bookish content on Tiktok and Instagram @byjoshuastevens

Andrew

I am an artist, in my early 60s, and have been catching up on some of the great literature that I never read when I was younger. From The Odyssey to Ulysses, plus powerful newer writers such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and beautiful classics such as The Great Gatsby. Also occasional non-fiction, political or historical. I would like to find a small group to chew over books such as these, to be introduced to some new ideas……and to have a bit of fun in the process.

Caitlin

Looking to join a new book club! Had a fab one in London (we read food themed fiction and memoir and then cooked each other dishes from the book, 10/10) but living in Oxford now and keen to get involved. I read all sorts, particularly enjoy literary fiction, thoughtful sci-fi and some historical stuff, but have been known to read any and all genres

Kezia

My name is Kezia, I’m 31 and recently moved to Oxford from London. I am a secondary school English teacher, so I’m lucky enough to be able to share my passion for reading with the younger generation. I am really keen to meet likeminded people in Oxford, and a book club is a great way to do this, as I’m an avid reader but also very sociable.

Dee

Hello - I'm looking for a lovely book club group!

Nigel

I am an active over-60 man interested in languages, chess, walking and ... books! I read novels, fantasy and non-fiction. Never joined a book club and am curious as to whether I might find like-minded people in one?

Nigel recommends:

The Art of Impossible

by Steven Kotler | Learn more and buy

There's a lot of information about how to achieve your best, from strategies to keep your mood up to what it takes to get into a state of flow.

LongboiJimmy

eclectic reader, enthusiastic about many different types of fiction - favourite authors include: Angela Carter, Shirley Jackson, Toni Morrison, Harper Lee, Ursula K Le Guin.

LongboiJimmy recommends:

The Bloody Chamber

by Angela Carter | Learn more and buy

feminist, magical realism, beautiful prose

sarah_bookshelf

I have a love of all things weird or speculative (sci fi, body horror, afrofuturism...) and am always curious about books that will open my mind. Shift-worker so I keep strange hours.

sarah_bookshelf recommends:

Hero

by Katie Buckley | Learn more and buy

Melancholy, full of folklore and imagination. Ultimately a love-letter to female friendships and a lamentation that romantic (straight) relationships often take advantage of women.

Immyalicia

Fantasy and romance book lover Looking to meet new people and fellow readers

Lucy

Hi I'm Lucy - I'm in my 30s, and I love to read. Most recent on my read list are: The count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas, The History of the world in six glasses by Tom Standage The Very Secret Society of irregular witches by Sangu Mandanna. I read anything from non-fiction to Classics, art theory to romantasy - love to apply the things I've read in theory to the texts I'm reading. Currently reading: girl online by Joanna Walsh (a manifesto of sorts about the ways women interact with online spaces) and Vanity Fair by Thackeray. Looking to either join and start a book group with people who want to read together, talk about what we're reading, drink some wine and make pals. (non alcoholic beverages are of course available!)

Ben

I'm a 22 year old software developer living in Oxford (though in Ireland from Jan - March). Would love a regular place to discuss books / ideas. Philosophy (or adjacent) books are my favorite but very open! I'm a fan of Aristotle, Nietszche, and Camus.

Max

I like reading romance, fantasy and sci-fi but I am open to reading different genres.

Zoe

A 30ish y-o charity worker, mostly a reader of fantasy, but also a enjoy a feminist treaty, a gothic classic, or a dystopia... Actually will read most things! I'm looking for a small group that meets once a month with cosy vibes (the dream is taking turns hosting and bringing cake and/or wine!).

Zoe recommends:

The house in the cerulean sea

by TJ Klune | Learn more and buy

Set in an orphanage island for magical children, this is mix of fantasy and social justice, with a queer love story in the background. This is both funny and tender, in a lovely prose.

Ladies Who Book and Brunch Oxford Edition

A literary weekend escape where we discuss the book of the month whilst enjoying brunch. It's not just a book club, it's a vibe!

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