Book clubs in Reading

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

Icon of a person
Added 2 days ago

Riya

Hello! I'm 24 and live in Reading. I haven't finished a book in ages and would love to get into reading. These days, I lean more toward Christian and Catholic content. However, I also enjoy reading about history and adventure, such as The Secret Letters of the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari or The Alchemist. I used to read a lot of crime and horror in high school, but now I can't seem to consume scary or crime-related content without having nightmares. Besides history and adventure, I'm keen on reading about science, politics, economics, and sociology. My goal is to join a book club to stay accountable and make reading a habit.

Sign in to contact
Icon of a person
Added 2 days ago

BookWorm1995

I love reading and I am very interested in fiction. I especially love crime/detective books

Sign in to contact
Icon of a person
Added 3 days ago

Xanthe

I am 24 and I enjoy reading and would love to meet others that like to read and want to meet up and recommend or discuss books! My favourite genre is crime fiction and detective stories but I’m open to try something new!

Sign in to contact
Icon of a person
Added 8 days ago

Roshni

Hi I'm Roshni and 21 years old, living in central Reading. My current favourite genres are science-fiction, historical and political fiction. I appreciate diverse perspectives and interpretations of books I've read - and I'd love to join a book club and discuss my experiences!

Roshni recommends:

Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
Flowers for Algernon
by Daniel Keyes | Buy this book
The form of story-telling is engrossing - we follow the main character through a life-changing event that is reflected not only in his experiences, but also the author's style of writing.
Half of A Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Half of A Yellow Sun
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | Buy this book
Beautiful plot, and very educative. The characters and events envoked such strong feelings for me, and although it is a (very) long read - I completed it in 3 sittings, it's absolutely riveting.
Sign in to contact
Icon of a person
Added 9 days ago

Juno

Hi! I’m 23 and looking to join/ make a book group in Reading ! I love magical realism, literary fiction, humour, poetry and honestly anything weird and interesting. Also willing to try new books and genres if you’re into other stuff. Lmk ! :D

Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Irene

Bookworm recently moved to Reading with my family. Interested in feminist and Spanish speaking bookclubs.

Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Hattyroxb

Looking to get back into reading and reading with others might help give me the kick I need. I also want to put myself out there a little more.

Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Amanda

Looking for a group to socialise and read with

Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Addy

I'm looking to find some people with similar book tastes to me as I'm trying to put myself out there a bit more this year. I read mainly fantasy, romantasy, sci fi and cosy mysteries. I'm not really looking for anything too gritty or deep because I like escapism in my reading!

Addy recommends:

Baking Bad by Kim M Watt
Baking Bad
by Kim M Watt | Buy this book
It doesn't get much cosier than this, and it's one of my favourite genres- people solving murders who have no business solving murders. It's cosy, funny and heartwarming, and involves senior citizens and dragons solving mysteries!
Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Matt

24, English teacher

Matt recommends:

This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
This Tender Land
by William Kent Krueger | Buy this book
A beautiful story of friendship and adventure through the American Midwest, blurring magical realism with stories like Catcher In The Rye, Of Mice and Men and more.
Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Matt

I am happy to read anything! I'm an English teacher so have an open mind when it comes to books. The last book I read was A Woman's Story by Annie Ernaux, and I'm slowly working my way through all of J.D Salinger's books, although I'm nearly at the end which is sad! I love books that make me think and would love to find like-minded people.

Matt recommends:

This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger
This Tender Land
by William Kent Krueger | Buy this book
A beautiful story of friendship and adventure through the American Midwest, blurring magical realism with stories like Catcher In The Rye, Of Mice and Men and more.
Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Layla

It would be lovely to make some new friends who love reading, I love rom coms, thrillers, murder mystery and am trying to get into romantasy!

Layla recommends:

The Last List of Mabel Beaumont  by Laura Pearson
The Last List of Mabel Beaumont
by Laura Pearson | Buy this book
Mabel's husband passes away and leaves a note for her to find 'D', a special someone in her life. The story follows Mabel's search and the new people she meets along the way, it's a beautiful story that makes you fall in love with the characters.
Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Lucy

I’m 28, just moved into Reading area from London and looking to make some new girl friends! I’m super easy going, love to read dark romances, but also like rom-coms and Romantasy books :) currently reading the Emily McIntire’s Twisted from her Never After Series. Happy to meet whenever, quite flexible honestly. Lets talk!

Lucy recommends:

Hooked by Emily McIntire
Hooked
by Emily McIntire | Buy this book
The realistic twist the author put on a classic Disney story is absolutely brilliant and highly recommend this whole series!
Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Ames

Looking for a book club having just moved to the area. Into pretty much anything genre wise!

Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Flo

Hello! I've recently moved to Reading and I'd love to join or create a book club. I read everything but I love literary fiction, magic realism, short stories, detective stories, ghost stories and anything a bit witchy. I'm hoping to meet new people in the area and would love to hear from you if you're feeling similarly bookish!

Flo recommends:

A Ghost in the Throat
by Doireann Ní Ghríofa | Buy this book
’This is a female text borne of guilt and desire, stitched to a soundtrack of cartoon nursery rhymes.’ ‘This is a female text and it is a tiny miracle that it even exists, as it does in this moment, lifted to another consciousness by the ordinary wonder of type. Ordinary, too, the ricochet of thought that swoops, now, from my body to yours.’ ‘This is a female text, written in the twenty-first century. How late it is. How much has changed. How little.’ ‘This is a female text, which is also a caoineadh: a dirge and a drudge-song, an anthem of praise, a chant and a keen, a lament and an echo, a chorus and a hymn. Join in.’ This is a strange and beautiful book about women telling stories of birth and death across centuries in Ireland. It's about motherhood and grief and longing and language. It is part memoir and part translation of an old Irish story from 1773. When I finished it I felt lucky to have found something so beautiful, and I also felt completely haunted by it.
Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Freya

Hey! I’m Freya, I’m 19 and I have been wanting to join a book community for quite some time. I love books, especially detective stories or depraved literature, and always wanted to be part of a book club in school but just felt too shy to step out of my comfort zone. I’m looking for a group of people aged 18 and over as I’d like to broaden my social circle and hear from lots of different age groups.

Freya recommends:

The Secret Place by Tana French
The Secret Place
by Tana French | Buy this book
I love French’s centralisation of Dublin and her highly visual style that engrosses you in to the world of the Murder Squad series. However, I enjoyed this book the most as it presented the kinship between a group of young girls as almost magical in a way that resonated with me so much, increased by an actual supernatural element she involves that draws them closer. I would recommend to anyone even if they’re not in to detective novels, as I believe it’s accessible to people that are interested in lots of different genres.
Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Almareadsbooks

Recently became a single mum who loves to read and no longer have someone to share stories with. Would love to find some community.

Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Ashleigh

I’ve recently moved to England and miss my book club in Australia, and would love to meet people to chat about books with (I’m in my mid 20s). I like detective novels, contemporary romances, fantasy and science fiction, but am open to trying new things!

Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Hannah V

I have recently got back into reading after a hiatus that coincided with having a baby. The baby I now 8 years old and I'm managing to read again! Would love to meet some new people, get out of my little bubble and read more and chat about reading. I enjoy 'easy' books that don't require too much brain power but also appreciate something a bit more meaty for time to time. Have just finished Shari Low's One Day with You, The Familiars was brilliant, really enjoying Mike Gayle's books, and the best book I may have ever read is Weyward by Emilia Hart.

Sign in to contact
Icon of a person

Cat

I’ve just gotten back into reading and absolutely in love with fantasy and romance. I’d love to join a book group to meet new people who share the same love for books.

Sign in to contact

Can't find what you're after?

Try our online book club instead!

See also