Book clubs in Co Durham

Below you'll find every book club we know of in Co Durham, as well as readers looking for one.

All listings in Co Durham

Emily (Durham)

Seeking a book club

I'm interested in joining a book club that has science fiction and fantasy as the main focus of the group in Durham. I do read all formats (physical, e-books and audio.) I don't like meeting in pubs.

Bowes Book Club (Barnard Castle)

Book club

Readers and culture lovers are invited to a series of cosy Sunday afternoons at the Bowes Book Club, held in The Bowes Museum’s aptly named Conversation Space. The series continues this Autumn and Winter with a unique curator-led programme offering much more than a traditional book group. Each session includes an introduction to the chosen book, context-setting from an expert curator, dedicated time to discuss the book and its themes with refreshments in an atmospheric setting. Readers will also have access to the museum’s galleries with the opportunity to get close to objects from its world class collection, as curators draw connections between the worlds of art, design and fashion from across time and the selected book.

Harry (Bishop Auckland)

Seeking a book club

Looking for a group to chat and discuss books with and have the motivation to read a book a month.

Michaela (Bishop Auckland)

Seeking a book club

Interested in fun and enjoyable reading, love murder mysteries, FBI, and fun reads

Ashley (Chester-le-Street)

Seeking a book club

Want to get back into reading, love lots of different types of books, open to different genres.

georgia (Chester-le-Street)

Seeking a book club

i just recently started getting into reading again, i’m hoping to perhaps make a friend of two out of this!! my favourite book that ive ever read is a thousand splendid suns!

georgia recommends:

a thousand splendid suns

by khaled hosseini | Learn more and buy

it explores the struggles and difficulties of two women in afghanistan

Leanne (Durham)

Seeking a book club

Hiya. Looking to get outside of my comfort zone and meet other readers to discuss books, recommendations and make new friends along the way.

Leanne recommends:

The Book of Lost Things

by John Connolly | Learn more and buy

EVERYTHING! The plot takes you to a different world.

bookreader81 (Chester-le-Street)

Seeking a book club

looking to meet new people with similar interests to discuss what we are reading

Dorothy (Durham)

Seeking a book club

Looking to read new genres and find new books that I wouldn't usually pick

Bronwen (Bishop Auckland)

Seeking a book club

I love romatasies, fantasy, feminist literature and romance novels :)

LiamC (Consett)

Seeking a book club

Mostly SciFi, Fantasy & trashy light novels, open to reading a bit more widely.

The Chats & Chapter Club (Bishop Auckland)

Book club

The Chat & Chapter Club is a relaxed book club for people who love a good read, a good glass of wine, and even better conversation. We enjoy diving into books and sharing thoughts, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously — discussions naturally wander from plot twists to life updates, recommendations, and a bit of friendly waffle. There’s no pressure to be an academic or finish every page; it’s about enjoying stories, company, and a welcoming space where books spark conversation and wine keeps things flowing.

Marmitefairy (Bishop Auckland)

Seeking a book club

I love reading books of all genre, though love Murder Mystery, Thrillers and Dystopian fiction. Interested in hosting a regular book club or joining an existing one.

Marmitefairy recommends:

Kingkiller Chronicles

by Patrick Rothfusd | Learn more and buy

A great story, beautifully written. The story is fantasy, thriller and romantic in one, you never know where they story is going to take you

Kayleigh Anne (Chester-le-Street)

Seeking a book club

I’m an enthusiastic reader with a love for a wide range of genres, though I’m especially drawn to historical books (both fiction and non-fiction), thrillers, true crime, and dystopian fiction. I enjoy books that explore human behaviour, moral choices, and the social forces that shape our lives. My all-time favourite book is The Choice by Edith Eger — a powerful and deeply human story that continues to stay with me. I’m looking forward to connecting with others who enjoy thoughtful discussion and discovering new books along the way.

Kayleigh Anne recommends:

The Choice

by Edith Eger | Learn more and buy

It is the most inspiring book that I have ever read.

Barnetto (Seaham)

Seeking a book club

I’m Andrew, a UK-based reader who gravitates toward sci‑fi and fantasy with strong world‑building, clever systems, and a bit of oddness. I love stories that reward paying attention — the kind where you can dig into how things work, why characters make the choices they do, and what the setting is really saying beneath the surface. I’m looking for a relaxed, curious book club that enjoys thoughtful discussion without getting overly serious. This is supposed to be fun after all.

Barnetto recommends:

The atrocity archives

by Charles Stross | Learn more and buy

It's a unique blend of cosmic horror and office politics that I haven't found anywhere else.

Aven (Durham)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I love horror novels, especially historical horror. I also like a bit of fantasy but all of those tend to overlap anyway. I'm looking for people to enthuse about books with in a pretty cafe :)

Aven recommends:

Deliver us from Evil

by Tom Holland | Learn more and buy

It's a perfect moody winter book set in late oliver cromwell times before the monarchy restoration. It involves history, religious mythology and rituals but is mainly about vampires and this demon guy. Very cozy read

Hayley (Durham)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I've been meaning to find a book club to find out what's popular and what others are reading. I'm an avid reader, currently enjoying historical fiction, romance and dystopian novels. I especially enjoy the dystopian genre.

Hayley recommends:

Normal People

by Sally Rooney | Learn more and buy

I love the way Rooney writes: matter of fact but also relatable and conversational. Believable. I enjoyed it thoroughly, enough to read it twice! I also enjoyed the BBC series.

Go as a river

by Shelley Read | Learn more and buy

The beauty of Read's description of the wilderness and nature in the Colorado mountains will live rent free in my mind for a long time. Her writing is very atmospheric with beautiful characters.

ellen (Chester-le-Street)

Seeking a book club

Hi; I’m looking to make new friends and discuss all things book related. I’m a big fan of dystopian and fantasy but am also a sucker for a good romance novel. Overall, I’m looking to connect with people who are as passionate about reading as I am! My age range is 25-30.

ellen recommends:

A handmaids tale

by Margaret Atwood | Learn more and buy

This is a book i constantly re read because of its importance, especially in this day and age! It’s dark but so true to the society we live in today and I constantly find myself rereading it.

Silpa (Durham)

Seeking a book club

27F - I mainly like fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, and classics. Tolkien is my favourite author but Pratchett and Austen are up there too. Would love to just meet up and talk books, either one on one or as part of a small group.

Silpa recommends:

Going Postal

by Terry Pratchett | Learn more and buy

One of my favourite Discworld novels of all time! It can serve as a standalone novel so no prior Discworld experience needed. A conman is hanged for his crimes in Ankh-Morpork... but not to the death. The Patrician of the city offers him a second chance, and he is appointed as the Postmaster General of the city's failing post office. There's also a mystery involved, just the slightest hint of romance, and lots of delightful comedic moments. Can't recommend it enough!

Chloe Crawford-Turnbull (Durham)

Seeking a book club

Looking for some book girlies to meet up with on Thursdays to discuss what we are reading. I am based in county durham but can travel to sunderland or Newcastle if needed. Mostly into fantasy and romantasy

Hobby groups in Barnard Castle

Hobby groups in Bishop Auckland

Hobby groups in Chester-le-Street

Hobby groups in Consett

Hobby groups in Darlington

Hobby groups in Durham

Hobby groups in Seaham

Hobby groups in Sedgefield