Book clubs in East Sussex

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

All listings in East Sussex

Added 1 day ago

Cathy (Uckfield)

Seeking a book club

I love reading and have never had the time to join a book club - I think I have quite wide taste - I’m not a fan of science fiction though!

Cathy recommends:

The things we never say

by Elizabeth Strout | Learn more and buy

Very poignant and thought provoking. Strout captures feelings and characters with very economical language

Added 3 days ago

Aidan (Newhaven)

Seeking a book club

I've been looking to engage more with the books I read. No particular genre. Able to travel to neighbouring towns.

Added 4 days ago

Ralph (Battle)

Seeking a book club

Something relaxing in a stressed out modern world

Added 11 days ago

Cathy (Lewes)

Seeking a book club

I live in East Hoathly but there are no book clubs here so looking in Lewes or Uckfield (or Hesthfield) I like all sorts of books but into Elizabeth Strout at the moment. Love her restrained writing.

Cathy recommends:

The things we never say

by Elizabeth Strout | Learn more and buy

Very poignant and thought provoking. Strout captures feelings and characters with very economical language

Added 11 days ago

Sarah (Bexhill-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I love reading, it’s my escapism, my passion and iv read over 2000 books in my life. I wish to join a book club and have social discussions on literature.

Sarah recommends:

Wasp factory

by Ian banks | Learn more and buy

It has very little to do with wasps!

Rachel’s holiday

by Marian Keyes | Learn more and buy

Irish humour

Added 11 days ago

Stephen (St Leonards-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Recently moved to St Leonards. I like to read but not so good at discussing books, but I would like to learn and make some new acquaintances. My background is in science, which doesn’t fit in with Hastings/St Leonards culture I am beginning to find out. I do not like science fiction too much though! I like all kinds of books and mainly read books my friends have suggested.

Added 19 days ago

Izzy (Lewes)

Seeking a book club

I like reading mostly fiction, and would love to start a book club to meet new people and hear some new book recommendations.

Added 28 days ago

Allison (Eastbourne)

Seeking a book club

A book lover

Added 28 days ago

Allison (Hailsham)

Seeking a book club

For easy reading, I enjoy Ann Cleeves’s books. I also especially like The World Is Not Enough by Zoe Oxenburg, To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, and Behind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate Atkinson, as well as local history books. I’m also open to trying different genres and discovering authors I might not otherwise pick up. I’d like to join a book group because I love reading, but I’d also really enjoy meeting other people who enjoy books. I think it would be lovely to read a book and then sit down together over a drink to chat about what we thought of it—even when we all have completely different views! I’m hoping to find a friendly, relaxed group where I can enjoy good books and good company.

Rachel (Lewes)

Seeking a book club

Looking for a book club

Plantlover (Hove)

Seeking a book club

Science, nature, crime, history, 60's music, also looking to expand social circle.

Lucy (Lewes)

Seeking a book club

I am an avid reader - been in Lewes for 6 months and would love to find a book group!

Lucy recommends:

August Blue

by Deborah Levy | Learn more and buy

The writing is so succinct and well crafted, I love everything about this author.

Anna (Eastbourne)

Seeking a book club

30, I love nature, walking, running, health and wellness. I love classic books including: Winnie the Pooh, Paddington and The Little Prince. I enjoy reading a range of fiction and non fiction too, including, fantasy, folklore, nature, conservation, philosophical, travel, cooking and experiences. My favourite books include: Six Crimson Cranes, Ocean: Earth’s Last Wilderness, The Tiger and the Acrobat, A Thousand Feasts, The Living Mountain, The Lost Spells and East of the Sun West of the Moon. Open to meeting new people that also love to read, and have a chat.

Anna recommends:

Six Crimson Cranes

by Elizabeth Lim | Learn more and buy

Beautifully written and takes you on a lovely journey from start to finish. Interesting characters with magic and sorcery throughout. Gorgeous storytelling, where you can clearly visualise the vibrant world within the book. Resilient, humble and strong heroine.

Margery (Eastbourne)

Seeking a book club

I’m recently widowed, retired and a keen reader. I love discussing books and hearing other people’s views on the books I like, and discovering new authors.

Gay reader (Pevensey)

Seeking a book club

Recently moved back to Pevensey and am missing LGBT friends and books. Be great to share plots and thoughts on LGBT writing

Immi (Bexhill-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Hi I’m 23 and love reading romance and fantasy and I also enjoy thrillers and horror, in all honesty I enjoy most books I am recently getting back into books and am hoping to make some friends that also enjoy reading too, so we can share recommendations and such.

Lorri (Hastings)

Seeking a book club

I’m in my 50s. I used to love reading all different genres but life got in the way and I struggled to find time to read. I love anything from the classics to Harry Potter, crime/thrillers and some romance. I also like to learn about different things and about natural medicine. I feel like I must have missed out of some great books so that’s why I would like to join a book club.

Rose (Lewes)

Seeking a book club

I’ve always been an avid reader, different genres. I work from home and would love to combine a good chat about books (or films) with the chance to leave the house and meet like minded people!

Rose recommends:

The Forty Rules of Love

by Elif Sharak | Learn more and buy

This book opened the door for me into Sufi mysticism. The relationship between Shams and Rumi raised interesting questions about love, ego, friendship, and transformation. I also enjoyed how relatable the characters felt, despite living in a completely different time and culture. Their struggles and emotions felt very real and very human. More than a hint of magical realism too, which always works for me. Despite the challenges and tragedies in the story, it left me with a sense of joy and optimism and wanting to learn more about the spiritual ideas and themes the book explores.