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

Issy (Eastbourne)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’m Issy, 32, and looking to meet new people (in person or online) and discuss books. I will read anything, but am usually reading a fantasy, crime thriller or non-fiction. Always up for new recommendations!

Rosie (Eastbourne)

Seeking a book club

Love to read both fiction and non fiction, would love to join a local book club and meet new people.

Will (Lewes)

Seeking a book club

The last couple of years I have rediscovered my love of reading. I'm really enjoying myself and would like to share recommendations and discuss books with like minded people.

Will recommends:

Regrettably, I am about to cause trouble

by Amie McNee | Learn more and buy

A really fun read that mixes history with fantasy fiction.

Martyr!

by Kaveh Akbar | Learn more and buy

A fascinating book that looks at conflict, relationships, loss and a lot more.

This and That (Hastings)

Seeking a book club

Currently reading The Offing and loving it. Previously read Orbital, which is beautifully written, although most of us said, But… I’m looking to move to T Wells from Hastings, and checking out the lie of book-groups’ land. I’m not a fan of crime, sci-fi or fantasy. Always happy to have some nice food incorporated into meet ups!

Jerry (Bexhill-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I have a love for reading across a wide range of genres, though I’m especially drawn to non-fiction, history, autobiographies, romance, fiction, and classic literature. I enjoy discovering new perspectives through books and exchanging thoughts and ideas with other passionate readers. I’m looking to join a book group to connect with like-minded people, share recommendations, and explore titles I might not have picked up on my own. Beyond reading, I have a deep appreciation for classical music and often find joy in long walks, whether through the city or out in nature. I’d love to meet others who share not only a love of books but also an interest in exploring our surroundings, engaging in good conversation, and building meaningful friendships along the way.

Jerry recommends:

Colour Bar

by Susan Williams | Learn more and buy

Very thought provoking..a story about love and the challenges that comes with it..

Butter

by Asako Yuzuki | Learn more and buy

Everything. I won't spoil it. Just read it !

Old Town Book Group (Eastbourne)

Book club

A new group started for coffee, friendship and a mutual love of books. Meet on the third Sunday of every month. The first meet up will be Sunday 24th August at The Tennis Cafe, Gildredge Park, Eastbourne at 10am. Bring your book suggestions, good humour and we’ll take it from there!

Emily (Eastbourne)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’m Emily, 45 and an avid reader. I’d love to meet up over coffee and talk about a book and get suggestions from others on what to read next. I love dystopian fiction, historical drama, crime and chick lit. Always interested in new genres and new suggestions.

Meryl (Eastbourne)

Seeking a book club

28 and recently moved to Eastbourne. I'm currently loving getting back into reading, and thought a book club would be a great way to meet some new people. I like reading a mix of books, usually modern fiction or something on the Booker list, but also like crime, and fantasy. I'm not great at sticking with non-fiction, but would happily give it a try! Ideally would like to set up a monthly book group for people in their 20s and 30s in Eastbourne :)

Holly (Eastbourne)

Seeking a book club

31 from Eastbourne. Love love love reading I always have done . I read every minute I can which is less these days because I have an autistic non verbal child. So getting out the house to go and read will be an absolute dream. I read just about anything. I'm a huge mood reader with a very long TBR. Historical fiction I can't get In to buy other that that were away haha. 💪🏼

Sophie (Eastbourne)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I'm 34 years old and living in Eastbourne. I love reading and I usually go for fantasy, sci-fi, classics, modern fiction and some non-fiction. It would be nice to chat about books and also get new recommendations.

JakyBF (Eastbourne)

Seeking a book club

I would like to get back into reading novels and discussing the themes with a group

Roma (Brighton)

Seeking a book club

I moved here from India 1year ago want to start reading as a habit.

Rachel (Eastbourne)

Seeking a book club

Hello I’m a 37yo F from Eastbourne. I really like reading a wide genre of books, particularly thrillers, crime, romance. I read everyday, and I’m looking for the social element of joining a book club and discussing reads together - also being pushed to read novels I wouldn’t normally!

Charlotte (Lewes)

Seeking a book club

Really want to reestablish a reading habit and also keen to meet and chat with other people about stories and characters and to expand my horizons. Love to unpick and remake the world by chatting about books.

Maddy (Hailsham)

Seeking a book club

Im a 33 year old who has just got back into reading books. I love reading but found over the last few years I haven’t had the time to read unless I was on holiday. Now I’m making more time I would love to meet people with the same interests and discuss books. I like psychological thrillers and some authors I like are Alice Feeney, Susan Lewis, Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden books. I’m looking for a book club ideally around Hailsham/Herstmonceux.

Justin (Eastbourne)

Seeking a book club

Enjoy discussing books and hearing about other people and their passions. My personal book choices are European History and Travel books.

Nicki (Rye)

Seeking a book club

Hi - I have recently moved to the area and would like to join a book club to enjoy more books and also to make friends

Becca (Bexhill-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I enjoy most genres, and I haven't found one yet that I particularly dont enjoy. I read a lot when I was younger and lost the desire as a young adult to read after leaving college and life getting busy. But recently I've re-ignited my enjoyment for reading, and love to talk about books I've read/am enjoying/want to read. However unfortunately my partner doesn't!

Becca recommends:

The Bunker Diary

by Kevin Brooks | Learn more and buy

You won't expect the ending!

The Hobbit

by J.R.R. Tolkien | Learn more and buy

Epic world building and a fantastic story, and introduction to Lord of the Rings. But if you dont/didn't enjoy LOTR, you'll still love the Hobbit!

Laura (Newhaven)

Seeking a book club

44 mum, teacher and psychology graduate who recently moved to the area. I love reading psychological thrillers. Lucinda Berry's 'Saving Noah' is a favourite.

M (Eastbourne)

Seeking a book club

I’m 48, female, and self employed so have flexible times to enjoy books and storytelling. I particularly enjoy fantasy with a smattering of romance and spirituality, and a bit of magic :) Humour and cleverly put together narrative are especially enjoyable to me :) Looking to connect with like minds - lots of my reading is done in parks and on the beach and I’d love to meet with others either outdoors, or in libraries, cafes, etc to read the same or different things. Would love to hear from you.