Book clubs in Cumbria

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

All listings in Cumbria

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Susie (Carlisle)

Seeking a book club

Happy to try most genres. Always interested in other people's thoughts, even if I don't agree. I need to broaden my outlook.

Added 14 days ago

CHERYL (Cockermouth)

Seeking a book club

I am considering setting up a book club and it would be helpful if you could let me know if this is something you would be interested in. October 2026 post. Please let me know what you would expect in terms of location and frequency - and anything else which might be useful! Whitehaven based but could be wider afield. Had to put cockermouth as Whitehaven not listed!

CHERYL recommends:

Dry

by Augusten Burroughs | Learn more and buy

Fascinating insight not only into one person's battle with the bottle but also his road to being sober. Funny (laugh out loud funny in places) but also poignant. Makes you think.

Added 28 days ago

bea (Windermere)

Seeking a book club

I usually read dark romance, romance, romantasy, why choose, and dipping my toe into ‘weird girl’ books. Looking for more reader friends other than my partner (we have very different tastes!)

Carol (Kendal)

Seeking a book club

I have just moved to Kendal after many years down south. I love reading and was a member of a book group for nearly 20 years where I made lifelong friends and explored different genres. I would like to meet up with other keen readers.

Carol recommends:

Raising Hare

by Chloe Dalton | Learn more and buy

I was hooked from the start - a fascinating insight into the hare’s behaviour and threats to its survival.

Yolanda (Ulverston)

Seeking a book club

Recently moved to The Lakes and looking to meet to discuss books and meet interesting folk. Happy to have a go at any genre and love how a book club gets me to read books I wouldn’t naturally choose! Other interests are walking , the outdoors, gardening ceramics and the arts.

kiona (Barrow-in Furness)

Seeking a book club

i like reading sci fi and fiction books

Michael (Maryport)

Seeking a book club

Hi I'm MIchael, living in Cumbria working as a horticulturalist. I enjoy reading widely on politics and philosophy and history open to join or meeting new people to meet

Michael recommends:

Politics of time

by Guy standing | Learn more and buy

U where does time come from and why do we spend it the way we do

A (Barrow-in Furness)

Seeking a book club

Andrewm (Whitehaven)

Seeking a book club

31M, Whitehaven. Love to read especially history, but have been reading more fiction lately particularly the classics. Looking to meet people with similar interests who are up for discussions.

Daisy (Barrow-in Furness)

Seeking a book club

I love to read fantasy, historical fiction , literary and ‘weird’ fiction. I live in Haverigg and looking to make friends as I’m new to the area. Looking for a local book club here or in Barrow-in-Furness or to set one up :)

Gail (Wigton)

Seeking a book club

Hi I am looking to join a book club that is local and meet up face to face. I currently in a club that meets up on line. I am over 60 and work part time. I enjoy reading and like book clubs; as they have got me reading books that I would never have thought of reading and have found some great authors.

Gail recommends:

Waterlog

by Roger Deakin | Learn more and buy

A very restful gentle book about wild water swimming and places to swim which are gradually being taken away from ordinary people.

Vivienne (Ambleside)

Seeking a book club

Living part time per mth in the lakes . Avid reader , uses local library regularly . Would be good to meet like minded people for a mthly session re discussing set chosen book .

Ellie (Keswick)

Seeking a book club

I love to read widely and discuss themes in the books with like-minded people. Having just moved to the area, I would love to make friends and bond over some great reads and maybe a lovely cup of tea!

Ellie recommends:

The Binding

by Bridget Collins | Learn more and buy

I enjoyed the array of genres: historical fiction, romance, and fantasy and the characters were really well developed.

Lakeside Lit (Keswick)

Book club

We are Lakeside Lit. A Keswick-based book club. We focus on stories from diverse voices. Whether you’re part of the queer community, local, travelling, or simply a reading enthusiast, we warmly welcome you to join us! Our club is free of charge and meets every last Monday of the month in Keswick (or alternative Mondays based on when they fall). Any updates to our events will be posted here on our Luma events page and on our instagram @lakeside_lit We are open to everyone. If U18, a parent or guardian must be present. If you have any questions or book focus recommendations for one of our meet-ups, we encourage you to send us a dm on our social media, we’d love to hear your ideas.

Laura (Whitehaven)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I'm Laura, 37F. I've been a massive bookworm ever since I learned to read! My favourite genres are fantasy or sci-fi, but I read all sorts - general, historical, thriller, etc etc. Looking to find some likeminded friends having just moved to Whitehaven from Surrey.

Maria (Maryport)

Seeking a book club

I am a retired professor in chemical engineering, living in Aspatria. I would like to join the book group as I am an avid reader and like to socialise.

Ashley (Grange-over-Sands)

Seeking a book club

Hi! Joining this because I don’t really have any friends that share my love for reading 😫 I love fantasy but will read abit of everything! Would love some poeple to talk everything books!

Lizzie-reads (Coniston)

Seeking a book club

Just moved to Coniston. Like to meet up monthly and discuss variety of books. Short walks and coffee to make local connections 🙂

Karen (Cockermouth)

Seeking a book club

I'm moving to the area and reigniting my interesr in reading. Mainly fantasy and crime but love disvovering new stuff outside if these. I would like to meet up with those who like books, walks and nature and meet local people socially. I don't take myself too seriously and hope to buy in the area eventually so want to find my people while finding good reads.

Jo (Coniston)

Seeking a book club

Looking to meet people to go for short walks with or sit in cafes and talk about books, expand my vocabulary (as a non native speaker) and such as I'm falling back in love with reading after years of reading stagnation.