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

Short Reads Club
We exclusively read short stories, typically two per session. I started the club because I'm a huge fan of short stories. Often overlooked, they take so much discipline and craft to write well and there are some absolute gems out there waiting to be discovered, whether theyre timeless classics, or fresh, contemporary takes. We meet every second and fourth Sunday of the month, at the Amnesty Bookshop on Micklegate. You can find more details on the Meetup App by looking for Short Reads Club, York. It's great for people who don't have time to read a whole novel around their other commitments, or for anyone just getting back into reading, as well as those of us who just love short stories. Some of our past reads include Shirley Jackson, Isaac Asimov, Edna O'Brien, Albert Campus, Naomi Booth, F Scott Fitzgerald, Jhumpa Lahiri and more, and we will definitely be revisiting some of them again in the future. We read across genres, welcoming suggestions from members. We do our best to make the chosen stories freely accessible, as well as providing teas, coffees and biscuits (there is a small attendance fee to cover admin). All are welcome, but there are limited spaces, so please do sign up on Meetup, or feel free to get in touch.
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Kate
I currently run a short story book group every second and fourth Sunday of the month, meeting at the Amnesty Bookshop on Micklegate. You can find more details on the Meetup App by looking for Short Reads Club, York. It's great for people who don't have time to read a whole novel around their other commitments, or for anyone just getting back into reading, as well as those of us who just love short stories. We read across genres, welcoming suggestions from members, and usually read two stories per session. I'm also considering starting a short story reading club specifically for stories that fall into the horror/weird fic/uncanny genres. If that would be of interest to you, please let me know.
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Graham MacDougall
Eclectic reader looking to join a book group in York as recently moved here
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Anna Davies
Lover of books, hoarder of stories, and devoted servant to a highly judgmental cat. When not buried in a novel, I can be found negotiating reading space with said feline, who firmly believes that all open books are, in fact, designated nap zones.
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R Carter
I am an avid reader of weird fiction (Lovecraft, Thomas Ligotti, Robert Aickman, China Mieville). I also enjoy sci-fi - M John Harrison is a favourite - but I would like to expand my horizons and discuss with like minded people.
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Nelson.10pm
I would tell my younger self to read more; so take on my own advice. I’m looking forward to meeting people who regularly get last in the boundless world of books and upon their return, want to discuss their impressions.
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York Sci-fi Bookclub
I have a Bookclub! Yorks longest running scifi bookclub, available to all, used by few, over a decade of continuous operation. Currently meeting third Thursday of the month in the Minster Inn, 7:00pm.
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Geoff
Genres,will try anything,used to go to a book club at Market Weighton library some years ago and would like to try again.
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GT
Avid reader, dabbles in poetry and portraiture. Got online book club going but looking for local connections to chat about anything interesting and well-written. Classics, crime, comedy, fantasy, history, politics, philosophy, and oh… Japanese literature. New to York.
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Clare
Love crime, big Ian Rankin fan, also John Grisham and similar but also broader interests, modern writers. Aspire to read some classics one day. I’m looking for a group to join, a new hobby and people to chat with. Also to make me more accountable with my reading.
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Olivia
Moving to York from the US and looking for a book club to join! Interested mainly in crime/thriller/mystery novels. Also interested in art, history and politics.
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Stephie
I enjoy discussing (and learning about) history, folklore, literature, sociology, and all things supernatural and ghostly. I also like the idea that a book group would keep me accountable for reading the chosen materials. The internet has killed my attention span and I want it back!
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Stella H
Looking for fellow travellers in crime reading! (And Yorkshire walking!) Currently on The City & The City (China Mieville).
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Wolflover
I'd love to find a book group in York to read and chat about all things sci-fi and fantasy! Fav authors include Adrian Tchaikovsky, Scott Lynch and Michelle Paver, and the humour of the HTTYD books makes me cackle to this day
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William
I'm a reader who writes, lives in York and is looking for people who like to take about literature, history and philosophy in pubs.
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Sam Swales Snowden
I am a long time reader, my favourite go to hobby and even when I’m not reading a lot it’s always a bit before I go to bed ! I read everything fiction, classics, contemporary, memoirs, politics! Would like to meet others to discuss and get inspiration for the next read.
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Rosalind
Recently moved to York, I’ve always enjoyed reading. Enjoy reading recommended books as there are too many to chose from otherwise!
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BitskiReader
I live in York and enjoy lots of genres but am mainly into reading fantasy and romance currently.
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Robyn11
Hi, I recently moved to York from out of the area. I got back into reading about a year ago, mainly fantasy. It would be great to meet local people with the same interest in books that I have.
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