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

Martina (Braintree)

Seeking a book club

I am not very confident persone and a bit of an introvert, but in general I'm quite a sunny person and friendly, I love to walk, swim and read. I'm a bit shy at the beginning but if i find my person i'm very open and loyal.

Martina (Braintree)

Seeking a book club

Hello everyone, I'm 32, and I am pretty new to the area since we moved a couple of months ago. Because of my job I haven't be able to make friends. Books are my sweet escape, i love romance/fantasy/dystopian ; some of my favourite books are Fourth Wing, Throne of Glass (the absolute best) & Crescent City. I'm not the best in reviewing books, but i love to talk about them and share my passion. Pilates and coffee runs are also on the table :)

Greek Mythology Retellings (Colchester)

Book club

This would be a group that reads retellings and interpretations of stories from Greek Mythology, like Circe and Medusa.

Adam Giles (Clacton-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I am a 26 year old primary school teacher from Clacton. I have recently been getting into Greek mythology retellings and other greek mythology inspired novels and would love to connect with people on a similar journey’

Adam Giles recommends:

Aphrodite in Pieces

by Lauren J. A. Bear | Learn more and buy

A beautiful retelling of the story of Aphrodite, painting her as more than just the goddess of love, but as a complex and fascinating individual with a tragic history.

Cityreader (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

I have a busy work life and enjoy escaping by reading. Tend to stick to the same authors such as John Grisham, Rob Rinder and Richard Osman. Have read the Agatha Christie’s many times. Would like to meet other readers in my area.

Cityreader recommends:

The painted house

by John Grisham | Learn more and buy

Set in America during the Great Depression, whilst maybe sounding dull it’s so well written with great characters and story

Aj (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

24 alt love reading horror and splatter punk Kindle reader (don’t slate me 🤣)

Aj recommends:

You weren’t meant to be human

by Andrew Joseph white | Learn more and buy

Made me super uncomfortable has stuck with me since I finished it a few months back

Patrick (Epping)

Seeking a book club

I enjoy all genres of literature from health and fitness to crime thrillers and beyond.

Patrick recommends:

Blood orange

by Harriet tyce | Learn more and buy

Psychological thriller, a really hard to put down book.

Louise (Rochford)

Seeking a book club

I'd love to join a local group near Southend or Rochford. I'm currently reading John of John by Douglas Stewart who also wrote Shuggie Bain which was a 5* read for me. I like modern contemporary fiction but like to read a couple of classics a year. This year it was The Grapes of Wrath by Steinbeck and So Long, See you Tomorrow by William Maxwell. My current favourite authors are Elizabeth Strout, Donal Ryan, Helen Garner, Colm Toibin and Kevin Barry. I've got a bit of a block on the romantasy genre and anything formulaic. My controversial opinion is I don't like Lily King or other overhyped modern fiction. But I do read it, to be sure.

Davida (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

I’m 19 and live in Colchester. I love love love reading anything fantasy, romance or a combination of them both! Also like the occasional mystery/thriller book :)

What if... Reading Circle (Southend-on-Sea)

Book club

We are a speculative fiction reading circle. We meet once a month at a local cafe to discuss strange worlds, impossible futures and unforgettable ideas. www.whatifreadingcircle.com

Sahana (Rayleigh)

Seeking a book club

I am 18. I love reading all types of books and I am hoping to make friends with others who also love reading.

Lynn (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

Love a good read, write poetry (have had some published) and the English language is a passion of mine. Would be good just to share thoughts, and talk to like minded people! At present, l am reading my 3rd book by Lawrence Anthony, the elephant whisperer, called The Last Rhinos

Lynn recommends:

Bridges Of Madison County

by Robert James Waller | Learn more and buy

Though it's a romance (not to everyones taste) l loved the story line, and his use of descriptive English. Its a small concise book, full of wonderful words & phrases

Manningtree/Lawford reader (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

Anyone want to start a book club? Early 40s, love reading but do tend to fall asleep. Enjoy Maggie O'Farrel, Sally Rooney among many more

Peter (Romford)

Seeking a book club

65 years old, married with two grown-up children. Read modern fiction, some non-fiction. All time favourite book: Catch 22. Recent books that had a big impact on me: All the Light we Cannot See; Glorious Exploits; Your are Here. Guilty pleasure/easy reads: Graham Norton, Richard Osman and every word ever written by Irvine Welsh. Have always liked the idea of a book discussion group

Georgia (Grays Thurrock)

Seeking a book club

Love fantasy and crime thrillers but open to reading pretty much anything.

Georgia recommends:

A court of Mist and Fury

by Sarah J Maas | Learn more and buy

Couldn’t put it down. It’s part of the ACOTAR series but it’s amazing

Fabienne (Westcliff-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I love to read, especially books from authors like Raymond E Feist & Terry Brooks. I also write. My preferred genre is Psionic Fantasy/ Epic fantasy and currently have three fantasy novels in Amazon. Looking to meet up with people with similar interests. The first of this trilogy is 'Tayhunner: In a Time of Change'

Andy (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

I enjoy reading and good conversation, and I’d like to join a book group to share ideas, meet people, and enjoy discussing books in a friendly, open-minded setting.

Millie (Saffron Walden)

Seeking a book club

hey! I am in my late 20s and love romance, fantasy, thriller and crime novels. I love reading and was looking to join a book club or find new friends to have a coffee and share book suggestions with! My last reads were the Sarah J Mass series and the housemaid series :)

zoe (Saffron Walden)

Seeking a book club

hey! early 20s, love romance, fantasy and witty crime novels. working in a library and love love reading and looking for people to share a book group experience with!!

Elliot (Braintree)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’m Elliot. I’m 29 and new to the area, so I’m trying to make the effort to get out a bit and meet some new people. I’ve always enjoyed reading, especially fantasy and science fiction, although I do like a bit of romance now and then as a guilty pleasure. I thought joining a book club would be a nice way to meet people, talk about books, and maybe read a few things I wouldn’t normally pick up myself.