Book clubs in Oxford

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

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Declan

I mainly read fantasy at the moment. I'm looking to join a book club so that I read more books and gain exposure to new genres.

Claire

I am just some mid 50’s lady who likes to read and wants to meet other people who like to read.

Megan

Just want to try something new. Have read all types of books.

Ingerid

From Norway, just moved to Oxford due to a research paper I’m writing. Have always loved reading, but fell back in love with reading last year. In Norway book clubs are not that big so I have never had the opportunity to join one, but now it’s a part of my dream while I’m in oxford

Ingerid recommends:

Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros | Buy this book

Its the book that made me fall back in love with reading

Elizabeth

Hi, I am interested in joining a book group to both improve on and expand on literature in a informal setting, as well as being in a group with others also interested in reading.

Lorraine

Hi! I’m Lorraine, I’m 52 and I'm looking to join a book club to expand the breadth of the books that I read and to meet new people in my local area. I like non-fiction with a meaning 😊

Oxford Shelfies

Friendly new book club in Oxfordshire, reading a wide range of commercial/women's fiction. We're open to reading romcom and love stories as well as contemporary, historical and accessible Classic fiction focussed on women's stories. Open to all friendly readers, whether you're already a reading obsessive or someone newer to reading for fun, and everyone in between. Please email me if you'd like to join!

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.

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!

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 | Buy this book

An emotional rollercoaster that left me totally wrung out to dry

Abby

I (29) have recently moved to Oxford and looking to join a book club to meet new people and chat about books. I’m trying to set good habits in the New Year and would love to join a book club to help with this. I read a mixture of fiction and non-fiction and am not particularly fussy.

Samantha Cash

My sister (28) just moved to Oxford, and I (31) will be staying with her for almost two months. We're looking for a fun, like-minded group to gather with and discuss our favorite books. Both of us are passionate readers and have enjoyed being part of several book clubs in the past. Our tastes are eclectic—everything from romance and fantasy to hard science, non-fiction, and horror. We’re always down for casual meetups at the pub, but we especially love the idea of themed events!

Samantha Cash recommends:

Tresa of the Emerald Sea

by Brandon Sanderson | Buy this book

This book is just a delight! If I had to give an elevator pitch it would be: the princess Bride, but Buttercup gets to be the rescuer… and also kinda Dr. Who. Synopsis: Tress leaves her peaceful island home to go on a pirate adventure to rescue the love of her life from an evil witch. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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!)

Sarah Helweg-Larsen

Retired, cheerful grandmother with a lifelong enjoyment of reading.

Nigel

Age 76 retired Professor. Interesting in reading and want a book club

Sarah

Like reading fantasy and science fiction. Also happy to read other genres. Looking to join a local book club.

Clare

I am a teacher and like to read a wide range of books including non-fiction. I have other hobbies too including walking, tennis and nature. I love birdwatching and going for walks after dark to listen to owls.

Clare recommends:

Guns, Germs and Steel

by Jared Diamond | Buy this book

I think it is so simple that particular plants and animals that happened to be in certain places helped civilisation flourish.

Rebel Book Club - Oxford

Never stop learning. Together, we've read a non-fiction book every month since May 2015. We help people to accelerate and mix up their reading habits and to connect with all kinds of curious people. Our Oxford group is curious, friendly and we'd love to have you join us! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3RXn7eM

Dee

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

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