Book clubs in Oxford

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

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 | Learn more and buy

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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Online Read and Relax

This is a weekly safe space for women to log in, have a little chat about what we are reading and then relax into reading in companionable silence. It is your scheduled time out to relax doing something you enjoy, from the comfort of your home with other book lovers.

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

Family

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.

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.

Sunflower

Would like to meet up regularly, maybe once a month. Love most fiction, especially sci-fi (Pratchett). Would also be happy to discuss non-fiction.

Claire

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

Konni

I like all sorts of genres. Lately I have been reading Native American literature. Crime novels are good too. I also read a lot of German books.

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.

Young

Always love reading, but mostly in Chinese. Now I am here in Oxford, would be great to read more English Books. A working mother of two small kids, try to get a sometime for myself through joining a book club

Sarah Helweg-Larsen

Retired, cheerful grandmother with a lifelong enjoyment of reading.

Laura

I love reading and would love to join a book club. I live in Cassington and would be up to join a group in Oxford or Witney (or anything in between really) ☺️

Mashraf

I am a curious and travelled individual who would like to meet interesting people to discuss interesting books I am over forty and taught for twelve years

Mashraf recommends:

A thousand nights

by Khalil | Learn more and buy

Family

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.

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

Courtney loves romance books

Hi! I’m a 24 year old book girly and I love all things romance and dark romance! I would like to have friends who read the sort of books I do!

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

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!

BookReader08

Leiz here.. I’ve always had a deep love for reading and would truly enjoy the opportunity to connect with others who share that same passion.

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