Book clubs in Weston-super-Mare

Below you'll find every active listing we have for book clubs and readers in Weston-super-Mare

Karen

Hello, I'm a Creative Writing tutor who's just realised I only read work that students submit these days — that really needs to change. I'll give pretty much anything a go, but I particularly like anything spooky and Victorian (or Neo-Victorian.) If it's something ideally read by candlelight on Christmas Eve, I'm there. Looking forward to hearing from any like-minded ghost-story fans. (Online or in-person groups will be fine, but I'd need to meet up in Weston super Mare; I don't have transport.) All the best, Karen

Karen recommends:

As Meat Loves Salt

by Maria McCann | Learn more and buy

This book is narrated by Jacob; essentially a villain, but modern readers will recognise he's at the mercy of a serious mental health problem. Being set during the English Civil War, Jacob breaks every rule going, and understands his character in religious terms; he thinks the devil is talking to him. The historical detail is incredible, the characters completely 3D, and when Jacob falls in love with a deserter/digger, the outcome is shattering. How Maria McCann manages to humanise a man who commits terrible acts I will never know. (It's worth mentioning that Jacob's crimes really are loathsome, and not for the faint-hearted!)

Sarah

I really enjoy reading and socialising so am looking for a book club where I can do both.

Bessy

I have been trying to read more books, but no luck in keeping it consistent. Wishing to make this New Year resolution. Look forward to meet new people and make some new friends as I am new to WSM.

Bessy recommends:

A Thousand Splendid Suns

by Khaled Hosseini | Learn more and buy

My first ever book that kept me going to finish off within few weeks

Lici

I’ve just moved to the area and am looking to join a book club and meet new people! I’m 24 and enjoy all types of books.

BookReader84

Like minded folk

Fran

Would be nice to be able to discuss what I'm reading with someone else. Will read most things.

Beth R

Izzy_Hughes

I love reading fantasy books

Ruth

I am a retired dance teacher/ choreographer new to the area, looking for inspiration for new books to read and to meet like-minded people. I have never taken to sci-fi but read almost anything else.

Claus

I am looking to meet new people in WSM who also enjoy to read.

Claus recommends:

Siddharta

by Herman Hesse | Learn more and buy

I love the fact that it made me think deeply about how other people see their existence.

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