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

Maria (Braintree)

Seeking a book club

I have always been a lover of books, ever since I was a kid at school. My favourites used to be romantic novels especially by Denise Robins. However now that I am retired, I tend to read more thrillers and crime stories. I also like to meet other like-minded readers as I am also a sociable person and want to make new friends.

Maria recommends:

Someone we know

by Shari Lapena | Learn more and buy

It was a page turner and just gripping.Definitely kept me going through thr night. Story was extremely interesting and wanting me to know more. There was a twist at the end which added to my enjoyment.

Dayna (Harlow)

Seeking a book club

29 year old single mum who finds any opportunity to read a book. Anything fantasy/romance is right up my street. Looking to talk to other people with similar interests and share my love of reading. Currently making my way through the throne of glass series.

Ohdayna (Harlow)

Seeking a book club

I'm 29 and a single mum who finds any opportunity to read a good book. I love reading anything fantasy or romance. I would love to join a book group to talk to other people with similar interests.

Abby (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

I've been into reading for a while and would love to meet more people who share this interest. I'm mainly into fantasy, sci-fi and romance books. I'm 26 and would love to meet up about once a month to catch up on the chosen book!

Abby recommends:

Cinder

by Marissa Meyer | Learn more and buy

It's originally a fairytale retelling but with cyborgs, telepathic aliens and deadly diseases that all culminates in an intergalactic war.... it literally has everything!

Samantha (Chelmsford)

Seeking a book club

As my children have grown older and I have more free time I have loved getting back into reading. I would also like to increase my social circle/activities.

Sarah (Leigh-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’m Sarah, 55yrs young. I moved to Leigh on Sea for love 4 years ago and although the love didn’t last, my passion for reading stayed strong! I would really like to find/start a book club in the area. I enjoy all kinds of books and have a list of 1000 books to read before I die. I’m half way through! ☺️ I wouldn’t mind hosting books, wine and cheese nights or join an existing group.

Sarah recommends:

The Graveyard Book

by Neil Gaiman | Learn more and buy

Although this is a book written for the teens, this is a wonderful story for all ages. It’s the story of a boy called Nobody “bod” who is left in a graveyard as a baby after his parents are killed and is raised by the ghosts.

Weaveworld

by Clive Barker | Learn more and buy

It’s a fantasy book about a magical world hidden in a tapestry but with the usual Clive Barker twist.

In cold blood

by Truman Capote | Learn more and buy

It details the 1959 murders of four members of the Clutter family in the small farming community of Holcomb, Kansas. It took Capote over 6 years to write.

Diane (Frinton-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

To meet people who love reading and get to meet local people.

Diane recommends:

So many favourites

by Various | Learn more and buy

All have something that gets you hooked

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Ace (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I like to have deep and meaningful conversation thats enganging i dont enjoy small talk.

Ace recommends:

A practical guide to sorcery

by Azelea Ellis | Learn more and buy

the start drags on but i love the misunderstandings in the book how the mc needs to pretend to be a strong sorceress to protect herself.

Ace2024 (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

i love reading books however i dont have many friends who share my hobby. i want to meet likeminded people to discuss books with. my favorite genre is fantasy romance something magical also sci fi i love talking about magic systems understanding characters and their motives. i also enjoy writing as a hobby so i am trying to find a community of people to share these interests with.

Ace2024 recommends:

A practical guide to sorcery

by Azelea Ellis | Learn more and buy

the start drags on but i love the misunderstandings in the book how the mc needs to pretend to be a strong sorceress to protect herself.

Hannah (Rayleigh)

Seeking a book club

I am 29 love a good book to chill out with after a day with my two children, I have 3 cats and a fiancé too. Nothing better than sitting with my kindle of an evening

Hannah recommends:

The lying game

by Tess stimson | Learn more and buy

I love everything about her books. They are done from each characters point of view

Sev (Epping)

Seeking a book club

Hey I’m sev I’m new to the area I recently discovered my love for books I’ve actually written my own as well and I love reading I like escaping to a different world when I read and just be me and my book I love romance mainly but I do read other genres I’d like to meet new people with similar taste

Harrison (Brentwood)

Seeking a book club

Hiya, I'm a 23-year-old new to the area who is looking to make friends and discuss books we've read. I generally like fiction (e.g. historical fiction, romance, science fiction etc...) although open to most things really! Looking to meet up once a month or so (flexible), would be very informal I am not a high-brow intellectual haha. I'm super friendly and chilled I promise - very reassuring I know.

Harrison recommends:

The Secret History

by Donna Tartt | Learn more and buy

Millie Clark (Billericay)

Seeking a book club

I am 23 and I would love to find a group of people who enjoy similar things that I do. I enjoy reading, especially romance and cozy reads. Would love to find others who would like to meet and discuss a monthly book or something!

RomaReads Publishing (Clacton-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I am a brand new traditional publisher who started up this publishing company to help fight the gatekeeping and corruption within the book industry however I can!

RomaReads Publishing recommends:

The Mysterious Disappearance of Marsha Boden

by Rosy Gee | Learn more and buy

A cosy crime mystery novel that really gets into the nitty-gritty of daily life as the residents of a sleepy village try to solve the mystery behind Marsha Boden's disappearance. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie and soap-opera's such as Emmerdale.

Lizzie (Harwich)

Seeking a book club

Active lively older creative lady. Enjoys company and discussing books!

Lizzie (Harwich)

Seeking a book club

I really enjoy reading and discussing different factors of the characters and plot with folk. Adventure, mystery and who done it and biographies i enjoy...

Rich (Witham (Essex))

Seeking a book club

Easy going, avid reader

Rich recommends:

A History of the World in 10 ½ Chapters

by Julian Barnes | Learn more and buy

It really makes you think about life

Rich (Witham (Essex))

Seeking a book club

I’ve recently moved to Essex and I’m looking to meet people who love literature, like I do!

Rich recommends:

A History of the World in 10 ½ Chapters

by Julian Barnes | Learn more and buy

It really makes you think about life

Strange Books for Strange People (Rayleigh)

Book club

Where we read books that push the boundaries of normality; you may feel uncomfortable, unsettled or totally infatuated.

Liberty (Rayleigh)

Seeking a book club

21 year old aspiring writer and book lover. Planning on starting a local book club named: Strange Books for Strange People. Lover of surrealistic, weird and strange books that push boundaries of normality! Please contact me if interested.