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

Mujtahid (Romford)

Seeking a book club

A reader of non-fiction books.

Marie (Loughton)

Seeking a book club

I’m Marie and I am interested in joining a book club. I love reading and since having my daughter 3 years ago I feel like I have no time for myself, so would love to join a group

Robin (Brentwood)

Seeking a book club

Hello, my name is Rob. I am 49. I've been reading all my life (I have kept every book I have read since I was 25, all proudly displayed on shelves in my bedroom). I've been reading a lot of popular science lately, but I think I've covered most genres by now. I've always had a soft spot for a classic whodunnit. I have Multiple Sclerosis and use a wheelchair. I'd like to join a group of fellow readers and meet people for stimulating conversation. Email me: [email protected]

Robin recommends:

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

by Neil deGrasse Tyson | Learn more and buy

Stars, planets, black holes, telescopes

James (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

Hi I'm James and I'm 29. I want to get more into reading as I need a new hobby. I like thrillers and books with plenty of witty humour. Looking to discuss books and make new friends. Open to any book recommendations!

Ana (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

I am a retired Spanish Tutor and would love to organise a reading group in Spanish, also explore literature and poetry.

Ana recommends:

A man called Ove

by Frederik Backman | Learn more and buy

It's described as 'Warm, funny and unbearably moving' and I agree

Tao82 (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I enjoy fantasy and sci-fi novels. My favourite author is Terry Pratchett . I would like to meet people to discuss the books i have read in depth

Dawn (Clacton-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Zahra (Romford)

Seeking a book club

Hey, I like history books as well as fantasy fiction but open to everything. Idk my friends don't read and I'm bored and like yapping a lot

Mac94 (Harlow)

Seeking a book club

I love psychological thrillers, murder mystery, historical fiction and tragicomedy. I'd love to meet new people, make friends and talk about great books and other interests.

Mac94 recommends:

Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine

by Gail Honeyman | Learn more and buy

It's okay to break down walls built by grief and trauma. It's okay to say you're not okay. Simple acts of kindness, even by complete strangers can help you do that. I love the author's depiction of the main character in this. Eleanor is tragic yet witty, you can see she has gumption but her morbid routine stops her from doing anything positive with it. This is because she feels unworthy of anything better in life, it is fate and the help of strangers that helps her change that view of herself.

Mru (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

I'm looking to get inspired to read some new books! I usually enjoy suspense, thrillers, and romance, but I'd love to branch out and discover some great recommendations for non-fiction too.

Annie (Chelmsford)

Seeking a book club

Keen to learn and develop

Kay (Brentwood)

Seeking a book club

Hiya! I am new to Brentwood, just moved here! Would love to make new friends who love to read!

Kay recommends:

The Power of Now

by Eckhart Tolle | Learn more and buy

Focus on the present moment and how we can better understand ourselves spiritually.

Bex (Billericay)

Seeking a book club

I'm 26, I moved to the area about a year ago and would love to meet new people! I read mostly fiction books and am open to most genres, although I usually gravitate towards historical fiction or romance books :)

Bex recommends:

The Green Mile

by Stephen King | Learn more and buy

I read this book years ago, and it's always the one I recommend to anybody who asks. I couldn't put it down!

Lizzie (Clacton-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I just love sharing what folk think of their books and reading !

MARTIN (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I'm a Nabokov fan. I enjoy magic realism.

MARTIN recommends:

Pale Fire

by Vladimir Nabokov | Learn more and buy

It's a suspenseful yet interpretative piece.

Bookreader84 (Woodford Green)

Seeking a book club

Hi I’m in my 30’s a female and looking for a book group near me that is friendly and wants to discuss a wide range of books. I like thrillers, romance and horrors mainly but I am happy to read anything! My all time favourites are the silent patient, the family upstairs and first wife’s shadow. My new favourite author is Adele Parks. I would prefer a book club with only females. I’m a mother with 2 young kids and really want to get back into reading and do something just for myself for a change!

Bookreader84 recommends:

First wife’s shadow

by Adele parks | Learn more and buy

Absolutely thrilling! I could not put it down.

Laura (Barking)

Seeking a book club

Looking for a community to discuss books and expand my reading. Want a community that enjoys reading as much as I do. Enjoy reading - romance, fantasy, historical fiction, autobiographies to name a few. A bit about me - have been in London for the last 10 years. originally from Lithuania. Would love a community to discuss our favorite books.

Tomo61 (Hockley)

Seeking a book club

I like books but find I’m not reading would like to get reading again

Ash81 (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

44 year old guy,love science fiction, classics, horror..love getting all snug to read a book to take you somewhere new. Live discussing the arts and books in particular. Prose, poetry...Looking for friends to discuss literature as none of my friends like it unfortunately