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

Corinne (Coniston)

Seeking a book club

Would love to meet like minded people who love reading. Also coffee and chat, and the great outdoors.

Mags (Whitehaven)

Seeking a book club

I am a 74 year old with seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and have been an avid reader since forever but only joined a book club when we moved to Cumbria twenty five years ago. Since then I have been a member of three clubs, all of which have folded due to dwindling numbers and/or Covid. I read a wide variety of genres, my favourite being contemporary fiction and my least favourites fantasy and sci-fi. My favourite books are Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, The Go-Between and Jane Eyre. I am currently reading Wuthering Heights.

Jian (Windermere)

Seeking a book club

Bookworm.

Sarah (Carlisle)

Seeking a book club

I'm interested in a wide range of topics, but I'm particularly hoping to find people who would like to read and discuss philosophy, psychology, and history. I'd be really happy if I met a few people who would like to jointly read works by, say, Aristotle, Freud, Gibbon (e.g.). I'm an introvert, but I find the joint reading experience really rewarding. My preference is definitely for in person meetings, not online ones.

Julie (Cockermouth)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I'm looking to take up more reading in my spare and social activities. I am early retired due to health issues. I used to do a lot of reading years ago. I enjoy most topics, history, thrillers, romance, autobiographies, self help etc.

ReadingRacoon (Whitehaven)

Seeking a book club

Hi, 25/Female Looking for some local reading friends! I’m getting back into reading after a slump I enjoy reading fiction, fantasy and sci fi I’m currently reading the long way to a small angry planet. : )

Brews&Books (Whitehaven)

Seeking a book club

Hey! 30/Female, looking for some local book loving friends! I'm a big fan of fantasy, dark academia, romantasy and soon venturing into more horror and sci-fi. I am not a fan of non-fiction as I like to escape into big open worlds, with magic, creatures and unpredictability. Although I've found others who love these kind of genres online, some local book lover friends would be amazing too. If you have any similar genres you love, please reach out so we can connect. Maybe we can form a bookclub one day if there is enough of us!

BookReader84 (Appleby-in-Westmorland)

Seeking a book club

Meet new people and new books!

Phil (Cockermouth)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’m Phil, and I’m a bookaholic.

Phil recommends:

The Secret History

by Donna Tartt | Learn more and buy

absolutely excellent character development, and superbly immersive writing.

1984

by George Orwell | Learn more and buy

Very surprising if you’re not familiar with it. Both innit plot content, and in how wonderfully easy and compelling it is to read.

Diane (Brampton)

Seeking a book club

BookReader70 (Whitehaven)

Seeking a book club

I have recently got into reading and would like to meet like-minded people. I enjoy reading a range of books including romance and auto-biographies.

Catherine (Barrow-in Furness)

Seeking a book club

Love reading and would love to connect socially

Ec123 (Barrow-in Furness)

Seeking a book club

I’ve lived in Barrow for years and have always been an avid reader. I’d love to get to some like minded people who also love reading. I’ve always wanted to join an in person book club. I read every type of genre and am focused on finishing my TBR (eventually).

Gwenda (Workington)

Seeking a book club

Like the idea of reading books that I wouldn’t necessarily choose myself, to improve scope and interest. Also will enjoy discussing said book with others in informal situation.

Aimee91 (Barrow-in Furness)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I moved back to barrow in 2022 and have always been an avid reader. I like fantasy, thriller and romance books generally but I will read anything. I was part of a book club in my previous area so I’m looking to join something similar here.

Lisa B. (Maryport)

Seeking a book club

Love anything book related! I’m obsessed! Harry Potter, thriller, literary fiction!

Eileen Dunlop (Windermere)

Seeking a book club

I enjoy a wide range of genres

BookReader92 (Barrow-in Furness)

Seeking a book club

My reading has lapsed of late due to the pressures of work and life (and social media) but I'm wanting to get back into it. Looking to meet new friends to discuss books and ideas. I'm interested in reading crime thrillers, politics, history and more

Karen (Kendal)

Seeking a book club

I enjoy most genres but when Im tired I prefer non fiction. I love Jane Austen, and historical novels. Just returned to UK after 20+ years in Australia so trying make connections. At the moment in an Air Bnb until we find our home - not necessarily in this area. Grew up on a farm and love all animals. Brought our 2 cats with us and they love to sit with me while I read.

Karen recommends:

A Fortunate Life

by AB Facey | Learn more and buy

An autobiography of an 'ordinary' man who believed he had a fortunate life despite experiencing Gallipoli and hardship in Western Australia. Certainly puts current expectations into perspective.