Book clubs in Essex

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

All listings in Essex

Lucy (Hornchurch)

Seeking a book club

Looking to join a book club with other open minded people! Currently reading the first book in the ACOTR series but open to anything!

tee (Leigh-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Hi! i’m Tee, i’m 23 & looking for a book club to meet new people and find new books to read! love a bit of fantasy (i’m a sucker for anything with dragons lol) & mystery/thriller, but i like to read a bit of everything! also a lover of baking & cosy tv shows :)

tee recommends:

The Shadow Cabinet

by Juno Dawson | Learn more and buy

The sequel to Her Majesty’s Royal Coven? love this book because of their portrayal of modern witches and how they might live and work, blending in with regular people. I love the politics, suspense and well written relationships between characters.

Emily (Hockley)

Seeking a book club

28F from Hullbridge I love fantasy romance books primarily, I’d love to meet other people with similar genre interests so I can finally have people to discuss the books with

Suzie19j (Rochford)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’m Suzie! I’m both a passionate reader and an author, and I’ve always loved getting lost in the pages of a great story. Fantasy is my favourite genre—I love exploring magical worlds, rich lore, and unforgettable characters. I’m looking to join a book group to connect with fellow book lovers, share recommendations, and dive into exciting discussions. There’s nothing better than talking about books with people who love them just as much!

Billy (Chelmsford)

Seeking a book club

Hi, 25m here. Recently gotten back into my love of reading (predominantly non-fiction but open to anything), and would like the opportunity to share my experiences with others and learn from there insight as well.

James (Romford)

Seeking a book club

Enjoy reading Stephen King as well as fantasy books. Favourite book I’ve ever read is probably Dune.

Toni (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

30 something woman into romantasy, fantasy, urban fantasy books. Willing to meet up monthly if I find a good group to gel with.

Toni recommends:

Magic Bites

by Ilona Andrews | Learn more and buy

Great found family, round of diverse characters, witty banter, bit of romance, great world-building urban fantasy.

Valayra Rose (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

33f and currently delving into the world of fantasy after falling in love with ACOTAR and absolutely obsessing over Fourth Wing (I am here for all fan theories after reading Onyx Storm). Also love a crime thriller but 2025 is the year of fantasy/romantasy so all recommendations will be appreciated.

Valayra Rose recommends:

Onyx Storm

by Rebecca Yarros | Learn more and buy

The current big sensation which I have fallen head over heels for. This is the sort of series where I am transported into the world and it’s more than words on a page. Yes I may be slightly obsessed with Xaden but this series brings me the excitement that I felt as a kid with the Harry Potter series.

Debs28 (Chelmsford)

Seeking a book club

I've recently retired and now I've got more free time so would like to get back to reading good books.

Kelly (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

I'm 36 and I love books, true crime, romance, comedy, autobiographys and so many others.

Alicja (Harlow)

Seeking a book club

27 and recently moved to the area. Hoping to find a local book club and make some new friends. Read a lot of non fiction but also partial to contemporary fiction.

Indy (Romford)

Seeking a book club

30 years old and loves fantasy romance!

Fern (Braintree)

Seeking a book club

Hello, I’m 22 and live locally and love to read, haven’t quite found my favourite genre yet and will read most things from romance to crime thrillers to non-fiction and everything in between, I’m looking to reach out and talk to people about the world of books along with hopefully making some new friends

Toni (Leigh-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Looking to join a book club to meet some new people. Favourite genres are fantasy and romance :)

Demmi (Epping)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I am 23 years old. I love to read romance books (mainly dark). I am looking to make new friends. If you like reading romance books and would like to be friends, message me.

Michael (Billericay)

Seeking a book club

Avid reader and audiobook listener, in my 50s. Live in Billericay. I like allsorts of fiction and non fiction. A few examples of recent favourites: The Essex Serpent and Enlightenment by Sarah Perry, Crossroads by Jonathan Franzen, Winchelsea by Alex Preston But I also love a good detective pager turner and historical fiction novel e.g. Robert Harris and Mick Herron

Michael recommends:

The Essex Serpent

by Sarah Perry | Learn more and buy

A great gothic story, set in the Essex salt mashes and waterways. Highly recommened, even if you don't know that part of the world.

Spicy Fantasy (Southend-on-Sea)

Book club

Exploring Spicy Fantasy books. Open to recommendations.

Maddie (Braintree)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I'm Maddie. I'm 27 and looking to be able to enthuse about books with others. I have recently moved into the area so would be nice to make some local friends. I read quite a lot of fantasy, romance and greek mythology but some of my favourite books are from other genres.

Maddie recommends:

Glorious Exploits

by Ferdia Lennon | Learn more and buy

It is funny and shocking and heart-wrenching all at the same time.

Emily H (Westcliff-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I am Emily and I am 32, and I live in Southend but I do drive. I have got back into reading over the last couple of years and would love to meet other like-minded people to share my enthusiasm with. I like fantasy, romance, thrillers, murder mystery, all sorts really.

Emily H recommends:

A Court of Silver Flames

by Sarah J Maas | Learn more and buy

It's my favourite Sarah J Maas book, and she was the first author to really introduce me to Spicy Fantasy. I was normally a Tattooist of Auschwitz/historical fiction/thriller reader. But she has really ignited my Passion for reading again

Phoebe (Leigh-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Hello I’m Phoebe :) I’m 25 and just moved to Essex. I’m looking for fellow readers who want to expand their tastes. I’m up for coffee meet ups and long walks about the books we have read.