Book clubs in Kent

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

All listings in Kent

Leigh (Maidstone)

Seeking a book club

I enjoy reading fantasy, romance, dark romance, thrillers, historical fiction and biographies. I would love to join a club to make new friends and discuss the books we love or are currently reading.

John58 (Sittingbourne)

Seeking a book club

I read widely from thrillers, science fiction, spy novels, literary fiction and non fiction. Is anyone interested in forming a bookclub that meets in Sittingbourne?

thegadfly (Sittingbourne)

Seeking a book club

Reading is my favourite pass-time. I like readings novels, particularly English and European. I love reading Proust and Dickens among others. I also enjoy poetry and plays (Shakeseare of course) and philosophy.

thegadfly recommends:

In Search of Lost Time

by Marcel Proust | Learn more and buy

One of the greatest novels of the 20th C and possibly of all time.

Bookish9 (Rochester)

Seeking a book club

Romantasy, dark academia, crime, thrillers

Riette (Maidstone)

Seeking a book club

Hi I love Crime/Thrillers, Fantasy and Dark Romance books, I am in the process of setting up an in person book club.

Helen (Deal)

Seeking a book club

Looking to enjoy books again and hoping that a book club will be motivational, sociable and rewarding.

Jamie0206 (Maidstone)

Seeking a book club

Hi I am Jamie, 25 y.o Male. Based in the Maidstone area and would love to find some new people to make friends with. Read mostly non-fiction (Biographies, current affairs etc) but would like to get into fiction books also.

SilverSwan (Maidstone)

Seeking a book club

Historical fiction (Philippa Gregory), fantasy/romance (Amelia Hutchins), crime/thriller (Harlan Coben), horror (Dean Koontz)

Debutante (Folkestone)

Seeking a book club

Hi I’m late 60’s and like to think of myself as young minded. I have a GSH and like a bit of banter and fun. Love reading and discussing books but don’t love it so much when things are taken too seriously. I have a Literature degree so have enjoyed analysing many books. However, I do feel that over analysing can sometimes lessen the enjoyment. I mainly like fiction one of my favourite books being ‘What I Loved’ by Siri Hustvedt. Also loved The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold. Fairly new to Sandgate so would like to make new friends in the process.

Debutante recommends:

What I Loved

by Alice Sebold | Learn more and buy

Interesting descriptions of art and very well written.

Vivienne (Deal)

Seeking a book club

I have always been an avid reader. Still reading anything and everything at 71. I prefer contemporary fiction but like to be challenged by other genres . I am recently widowed and retired so have plenty of time on my hands.

Vivienne recommends:

The Coordinates of loss

by Amanda Prowse | Learn more and buy

Life changing events and how they impact people's lives.

Anna (Bromley)

Seeking a book club

Enjoy reading, with a particular love of non-fiction but with occasional dabbling in fiction too :) Would be great to meet up locally for book chat

Anna recommends:

Abroad in Japan

by Chris Broad | Learn more and buy

Great insight into Japanese culture and funny too

None of this is true

by Lisa Jewell | Learn more and buy

Fast-paced with lots of twists

Susie (Tunbridge Wells)

Seeking a book club

I have recently retired in my 50s. I’d like to join a fun book club to discuss lighthearted fiction books and meet new and interesting people.

Mark (Canterbury)

Seeking a book club

I've always had a love of books and find being part of a group enables me to read books I wouldn't normally choose - most of which I've thoroughly enjoyed reading. I live in Canterbury and am interested in finding a local book club

Mark recommends:

Trustee from the Toolroom

by Nevil Shute | Learn more and buy

Wonderful story, written in the 1950's. It's the tale of a regular man who tinkers with engineering projects in his London basement and ends up on an incredible journey.

George (Tunbridge Wells)

Seeking a book club

I am a book lover from the South East England looking to meet new people and talk about books.

Lucy (Tunbridge Wells)

Seeking a book club

Hello! I am Lucy, I've had a bit of a life transition over the past year and would love to meet new people, make friends, share interests - put myself out there basically! I thrive off social interaction and always want to listen and hear about people's lives :)

Allyce (Maidstone)

Seeking a book club

Am 36 and love a good crime or horror book. I hate romance books. Would love to be in a bookclub and make some new friends.

Fradley (Folkestone)

Seeking a book club

I am in a book group in Hythe but there are not enough members. I like following the political scene and keeping fit and trying to use my feeble brain. Am retired and alone.

Fradley recommends:

The crysalids

by John Wyndham | Learn more and buy

Thought-provoking. Read it as a teenager and its concepts stayed with me.

Jungwon (Broadstairs)

Seeking a book club

Hi! I mainly enjoy reading non-fiction books related to psychology and biology, and I’d like to meet once a week to discuss the books. Through this, I want to share opinions with different people :)

Jungwon recommends:

Why Fish Don't Exist: A Story of Loss, Love and the Hidden Order of Life

by Lulu Miler | Learn more and buy

This book not only has a beautifully crafted prose, but it also opens up a new perspective on the field of taxonomy. Can we truly define a fish as a “fish”? Are the creatures we categorize as fish actually close enough to be considered the same group? If you’re curious about these questions, you must read this book.

Sara (Sidcup)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’m Sara! I love to read and am particularly drawn to mystery and thriller books. I enjoy getting lost in a gripping story with twists and suspense. I’m looking to join a book group to share recommendations, discuss different perspectives, and connect with fellow book lovers. I’m open to meeting up regularly and discovering new authors and genres along the way!

Sara recommends:

The Boyfriend

by Freida McFadden | Learn more and buy

Lots of twists interesting to read

Arthur (Maidstone)

Seeking a book club

Hi, This attempt transpired by a Historical Non-Fiction, however I'd be also interested in the Classics of Literature like the Crime & Punishment, Stranger or Metamorphosis etc.. How often I can attend a Book Reading session would depend on what is offered and I'd assume it would be at least one day in the week. I'm retired and I have no ties to strain me in any way. I hoped that in a reading group I can cultivate my reading(or as a listener) also discuss with others about what's been read as well. I feel there's so much to read yet I haven't read enough!

Arthur recommends:

Hunger

by Knut Hamsun | Learn more and buy

I think someone broke and starving could not be narrated any better than that. First publication has been done in 1956 and I sincerely believe that greatest authors lived at the last quarter of the 19th century to the beginning of the 20th.