Book clubs in Reading

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

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.

Noëlle

Hi, I’m Noëlle! I’m 24 and live in central Reading. I moved here about a year ago from the Netherlands for my masters in Chemical research. I love reading cozy, atmospheric books, as well as stories with mystery, historical settings, romance, or fantasy. Outside of books, I enjoy watching series or anime, cooking, and travelling. I'd like to connect because Im a slow reader, but I'd love chatting about what I’ve read. I’d also like to meet new friends to grab a coffee or hang out/do fun activities with.

Sharon

Hello - I'm Sharon - I have just moved from Snowdonia back to Lower Earley where I went to school (Loddon and Maiden Erlegh). I was a member of a book club in Dolgellau. I didn't know at the time I joined the club that the members were infamous for meeting every two weeks, choosing books, not reading them and meeting again two weeks later to discuss them. It took me one round of that to realise 'things weren't quite how they seemed at first'.... I'm looking for brilliant minds, love of heritage, how novels work, how protagonists are created - and therefore how baddies, heroes, comedy parts, educator characters - everything.. I've got loads of energy to bring and as I am starting my new life again (suddenly single and back where I started) - finding a 'team' of such I can be part of would be amazing. I also have a mischievous sense of humour and am very well travelled. I love people, cakes, coffee, rambling, history, dance, singing, wine and chips :)

Sharon recommends:

Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington

by Thomas Cathcart and Daniel Klein | Learn more and buy

These brilliant comedians and authors aren't falling for politico flim-flam and arrive to save the world from double-speak, flat writing and worthless words. I kept breaking out into proper laughing on the train. The guy next to me had ordered it to collect from Waterstones before we pulled into Paddington. It will make you put your head in your hands, smile, groan and roll your eyes - but most importantly - it is seriously funny.

SteampunkGal

Hi, I've been in a bit of a reading rut recently but have been getting back into it over the last year. I love fantasy and science fiction and would really enjoy meeting up with people to discuss. Am working my way through Terry Pratchett's Discworld series atm!

SteampunkGal recommends:

Maiden, Mother, Crone

by Joanne Harris | Learn more and buy

Very reminiscent of old myths and traditional folklore, whimsical and magical!

Bianca

Hey :) I am Bianca, I am 29 and recently moved to Reading. I particularly enjoy fantasy and romance books but also some fanfiction. I usually read fiction. Looking for some new friends I can read together with and hang out with! Maybe exploring some coffee shops in the area.

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 | Learn more and buy

The realistic twist the author put on a classic Disney story is absolutely brilliant and highly recommend this whole series!

Arfa

Hello, I am a stay at home mum recently moved to Reading looking to meet people and I love any thriller, suspense,romantic, comedy books.

Matt

I am happy to read anything! I'm an English teacher so have a totally open mind when it comes to books. The last book I read was A Woman's Story by Annie Ernaux, and I'm currently reading Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion. I love books that make me think, laugh out loud, or both, and would love to find like-minded people. Ew, gross

Matt recommends:

This Tender Land

by William Kent Krueger | Learn more and buy

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.

Mollyreading

I’ve just moved to Reading and would love to meet some people!! I really enjoy reading, the gym & socialising. I’d read anything tbh- used to be all about the classics but more recently got my teeth into fantasy (ACOTAR, TOG, etc)

Mollyreading recommends:

The Names

by Florence Knapp | Learn more and buy

A fresh style of writing, tackling difficult topics with great care. Incredible read

Love Books

I recently moved back to the area. I am looking for a book club that meets once a month.

Love Books recommends:

The Midnight Library

by Matt Haig | Learn more and buy

The story made me reflect on life and the choices you make.

Emma.R.

I mostly read fantasy: I want to find recommendations for well-written books and talk to people about them

olly

I am 25 (male) and have lived and worked in reading for 5 years, but would love to chat & discuss books etc. Im mostly into sci fi and non-fiction but open to explore. Keen to have something regular ish and meet some new folks too!

Ivy

My name is Ivy. I moved to Reading about two months ago. I enjoy all kinds of interesting novels, and I’m always trying to build a regular reading habit, although I haven’t quite managed it yet. Outside of reading, I enjoy going to the gym and doing yoga. I’m hoping to meet new friends through the group and discover more books to enjoy.

Louisreading

I’m Lou, lived in reading my whole life, love the gym, exercise and socialising. I love to read romance/crime romance. I would love to join a book club to social with fellow readers :)

Louisreading recommends:

Off-campus, briar U and campus diaries series

by Elle kennedy | Learn more and buy

It’s fun, flirty and spicy. You can get lost reading and create an emotional connection with each character. There is now an off campus series on prime which really brings the book to life ;)

Nicoles.Bookspace

I'm a 27f, moved back to Berkshire in September last year and I've been trying to find a bookclub in the area. I'm a lover of Romance and Fantasy

Najmah

I am a mother of two beautiful girls, and one of my joys is reading books. I have never joined a book group before, so I wasn’t sure what it would be like or how I could contribute. I was hesitant to join when Nadia first shared the link with me, but I finally decide to push myself and join.

ClaudiaEdwards

Hi, I have just moved to Reading to start my master's. I got back into reading last year after losing my passion for it in school. I read mostly crime, psychological thrillers, and some mysteries. I also read some non-fiction books mainly on biology/health

Abbie

My name is Abbie, I enjoy reading as a pastime, my favourite authors are Yukito Ayatsuji, Edogawa Ranpo and Fyodor Dostoevsky. I am looking to join a book group to get book recommendations, expand my views and to carry out my hobby better.

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.)

Bookreader199

I am a newly-retired woman. I love reading as a way to relax and now have more time for it! I currently read mostly fiction - new and classics but am interested in recommendations from others and new genres. Would be lovely to find a local book club and meet some other readers in Twyford, Charvil, Reading or surrounding areas.

Bookreader199 recommends:

Sweet Land Stories

by E.L. Doctorow | Learn more and buy

Beautifully written, unusual short stories that quickly immerse and surprise you.

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