Book clubs in Reading

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Added 3 days ago

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.

Added 9 days ago

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 | 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.

Added 11 days ago

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.

Added 16 days ago

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!

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.

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.

Lily

Hi! I am 20 years old and live in Reading while at university.i love reading and discussing books but none of my friends have an interest in reading so im looking for a group to talk with!

Lily recommends:

On earth we’re briefly gorgeous

by Ocean Vuong | Buy this book

This book is heartbreaking. Sobbed uncontrollably in the best way possible. The writing f is poetic and gorgeous <3

The song of achilles

by Madeline miller | Buy this book

A popular book for a reason, this book got me into reading.

Young mungo

by Douglas Stuart | Buy this book

Similar to my love for shuggie Bain. This book is painful and moving.

Alyssa_Batt

I’m 21 and am wanting to read more! I’ve also just come back from uni so am trying to meet new people! I’m currently reading Friends like these by Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

Alyssa_Batt recommends:

The Handmaids Tale

by Margret Atwood | Buy this book

I read this in sixth form and enjoyed it very much. It’s disturbing but also tackles real world issues which I think is very important!

Bookworm

I’m 68 (recently retired) and looking to join a book club in the area to socialise and explore new and exciting novels with likeminded people.

Bhanu

A book lover and have collection of books to read. Would love to see if any like minded can join in mutual exchange of good reads

Bhanu recommends:

The Hidden Hindu

by Akshat Gupta | Buy this book

Indian mythology mixed with fiction

Ktewaz

I’m a thriller gal through and through!

Irina

I have always been an avid reader, but gradually have fallen out of love ot reading. Currently looking forward to have like-minded people, keen to read and discuss books of different genres (autobiographies, history, fiction, history, etc.)

Shanti

Hi I'm shanti...love reading...Reading richard osman book atm...recently read yellowtace

Kuhi

Fallen a bit out of love with reading and looking to rediscover that. Interested in a mix of everything, from biographies and historical fiction to sci-fi and books on economics.

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