Book clubs in Hertfordshire

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

All listings in Hertfordshire

Shiva (St Albans)

Seeking a book club

Hello! I am an avid reader, and I like talking about people with books that I have read

NishReads19 (Watford)

Seeking a book club

Looking to find and join a friendly, safe and easy going book group that is local to adults. Very open to different genres, and learning new things through books and meeting new people. Looking for after work book group, happy to meet in a local library, once a month.

Emma (Rickmansworth)

Seeking a book club

I like historical fiction, biography, and anything that comes passionately recommended. I'd like to talk more about books and make some new friends along the way. 51 years old, WD3, and would like to meet up at an evening book event/ club, but not yet found any near me.

Emma recommends:

Educated

by Tara Westover | Learn more and buy

Awful story of a girl who is trapped and isolated by her family. True story. Ultimately uplifting but not until she has been through a traumatic childhood in rural America where social services don't intervene for fear of insulting religion.

Peter (Radlett)

Seeking a book club

I'm a 70 year old reader, mostly of fiction. My wife is a very keen reader but doesn't much like to talk about them. Most of the book clubs I've come across have been women only, so a mixed group would be great.

Natalie (Potters Bar)

Seeking a book club

I am looking for a book club for my mum to join in the Potters Bar area as she absolutely loves reading and socialising!

Fifi (Harpenden)

Seeking a book club

Hello, I’m interested in starting or joining a local book group. I’m a fan of lit fic, novels set in other cultures / translated novels and magic realism. I’m a voracious reader (or let’s face it, listener of audiobooks) but my nearest and dearest aren’t huge readers so would love to share and discuss books with others. I often pick up the booker shortlist and work my way through it. Recent books I’ve read and enjoyed include The Names by Florence Knapp, The Bee Sting by Paul Murray, Flesh by David Szalay, Prophet Song by Paul Lynch and various books by Elif Shafak.

Halim (Hatfield)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I am the author of several non-fiction books. At the moment, I am writing a novel on magic realism, human happiness and love. I would be happy to meet someone or share ideas if the opportunity arises. My reading list includes: One Hundred Years of Solitude, Midnight's Children, Shame, As I Lay Dying, Metamorphosis, Castle, the Outsider, Fifty Shades of Grey, Great Expectations, God of Small Things, 1984, the Animal Farm and many from Indian sub-continent.

Halim recommends:

Midnight's Children

by Salman Rushdie | Learn more and buy

Magic realism with magical children born at midnight on 15th August 1947, when India got its freedom from Great Britain.

MalDouglasAuthor (Hertford)

Seeking a book club

An author myself of suspense thrillers, I'm looking to connect with individuals and groups who might be interested in readings, signings and discussion about books in general, especially crime fiction. My debut novel - CHASING The SUN - is being published late Nov 2025 by Vanguard Press.

Sham (Rickmansworth)

Seeking a book club

Hello all I have just started to read and need a push and more talk around good reads. Looking to join clubs that will help readers to finish a good read.

Sham recommends:

The Journey

by SSJV | Learn more and buy

A women’s struggle of losing her child.

Ter (Stevenage)

Seeking a book club

Book lover in his early 50's who has just fallen back in love with reading again after struggling with concentration for a few years. Looking to meet new book buddies and maybe help broaden my literary horizons! Would be keen to join a local book club.

Ter recommends:

Anxious People

by Frederik Backman | Learn more and buy

I absolutely loved this book! So easy to read, quirky and most importantly for me the characters were wonderful and so vivid in my mind. Quick and simple synopsis - an incompetent bank robber takes a group of people at a house viewing hostage. It's funny, sad and very touching. I'm not the fastest reader by any stretch but was so hooked I read this in just a couple of days. I've since read a few of the authors books and just love his writing style. The translator must have also done an incredible job!

Deborah (Hoddesdon)

Seeking a book club

I’ve recently relocated to the UK from the US. I’m a writer and an avid reader and I would love to meet other readers to share books and ideas.

Deborah recommends:

A History of England in 25 Poems

by Catherine Clark | Learn more and buy

It’s gives a view of history that is often overlooked in conventional accounts.

Siobhangandee (Watford)

Seeking a book club

Keen to get back into reading after losing habit of it, would also love to meet people interested in the same!

Natasha (Barnet)

Seeking a book club

I’m open to almost anything! I’m especially interested in books that are easy to get into, with engaging characters or interesting ideas. I’d love to start with shorter novels or popular recommendations that spark conversation.

Natasha recommends:

Oscar Wilde the star child

by Oscar wild | Learn more and buy

This book has several stories. Good for a quick read.

Hendon book club (Barnet)

Book club

Open book club to all interested in joining. Fortnightly meetings in a coffee shop to discuss.

Holly (Watford)

Seeking a book club

40 year old trainee nurse, looking to expand my circle and share book recommendations. Will read any genre if the writing draws me in. Want to read more but work and life has been a priority but want to change that