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

Derringer (Buckhurst Hill)

Seeking a book club

I'm looking for a book club to meet new people who share a love of reading. I like all genres. I'm based in Buckhurst Hill

Russ Barr (Grays Thurrock)

Seeking a book club

Hello 👋, I am book lover, prolific reader and very recently became a debut author. I would love to hook up with book groups around Essex (and beyond) to meet with and speak to readers who might be interested in my work. I am going to be cheeky and recommend my own book on here, I hope thats ok ☺️

Russ Barr recommends:

War Inc.

by Russ Barr | Learn more and buy

It's a satirical look at how big business, social media and politics collide. Who is really pulling the strings? Where does power really lie? All against the backdrop of a conflict taking part on a tropical island thousands of miles from Washington DC.

Lolo (Rayleigh)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I have got back into regular reading the past few years. I especially like historical fiction but I'm happy to try any book. I'm new to the area so thought I could combine my love of reading with meeting new local people!

Lost & found (Maldon)

Seeking a book club

I am Mark, a 53 year old man and I'm looking to join a book group to expand my mind, enjoy discussion and read good books. I like fantasy and fiction and psychology.

eleanor :) (Chelmsford)

Seeking a book club

27 year old female and have been reading for the past few years. I need more people to discuss reading. I mainly enjoy Contemporary literature and Horrors/Thrillers. Constantly looking for new book recommendations.

Kim (Woodford Green)

Seeking a book club

Have always loved reading .Nothing too heavy lol Retired last year and would like to join a book club in the local area .

ManFriday (Westcliff-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

i'm quiet, love books, and cards

Ellie H (Buckhurst Hill)

Seeking a book club

Ex-teacher with an English degree who has always been passionate about books, beautiful prose and story structure. Always on the look-out for new reading ideas and a good discussion!

Liv (Southend-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

In my early 20s looking to join a book club and get a new social link! Love a good chit chat with either a coffee or a glass of wine. Favourite genre is a thriller / mystery but I’m a sucked for a good romance and have just started leaning into the fantasy world. Looking for good book recs as well

Jodi (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

Hi I am a woman in my 40s who has always loved reading and mostly used to read thrillers, my favorite author of this genre being Karen Slaughter. However recently I have wanted to try reading some of the classics having just finished George Orwell’s 1984 an Animal farm which were both amazing, and I am loving working my way through my new classic reading list! I don’t know many other people who love reading like I do and would love to join a group and meet likeminded people and discover more genres and books that I haven’t tried yet.

Jodi recommends:

East of Eden

by John Steinbeck | Learn more and buy

It’s so different to anything I have read before, I love the depth of all the characters, the details in the authors descriptions of environment and the way the main characters change but you remain invested in all of them.

George (Colchester)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I am 27 and always happy to chat about books! I already attend a book club in Colchester but I am open to join more or even chat with other book-lovers over coffee. I live in the Colchester/Ipswich area. I like fantasy, thriller and occasionally historical non-fiction but could likely be persuaded to read from any genre.

George recommends:

Perdido Street Station

by China Miéville | Learn more and buy

Fantastic worldbuilding & always great to read fantasy that isn't afraid to move away from the common tropes of the genre!

WayneB (Harwich)

Seeking a book club

I have recently written my first short story. I have had the idea in my heads for over 10 years and worked on it in fragments. My step-son did a film degree and started me on this path. Originally I was writing a screenplay for him to look at making but as i recently got into more i decided my turn it into a story. I have been off work recently due to operations. This has given me the time to revisit the story. I do not have any school qualification as I dont complete school. I know my spelling and grammar need work but my wife and step-son have been helpful, albeit maybe a little biase. I would like to know where my story lands and how other people do theirs.

Heena (Romford)

Seeking a book club

Hello - i would like to get back in to reading and talk about what i have read with like minded people. I like reading crime or thriller but open to suggestions

Heena recommends:

A time to Kill

by John Grisham | Learn more and buy

his first novel about southern America and the complexity that go with that - this was the book that got me in to reading

Daniel (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

I like sci-fi, action, adventure, romance. Would like to meet up once in a while to discuss which great books we've read.

Daniel (Basildon)

Seeking a book club

I like the genres Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Fantasy & Romance. I'd like to meet up with new people and make some friends who also love reading.

stacey (Westcliff-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I'm 39, drifted apart from people and the friends I have left I rarely see so looking to meet new people. I spend all my time reading so a great way would be to join a book club! I read pretty much anything but I do love a psychological thriller

LoveReading (Rayleigh)

Seeking a book club

Female 25, looking to get back into reading and attend a book club to get involved with reading and hopefully make some new friends in the process 😇

Ellis (Brentwood)

Seeking a book club

I’m someone who enjoys thoughtful reading and good conversation, and I’d love to join a book group to explore books that offer depth, insight, and a bit of joy.