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

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Natalie (Medway)

Seeking a book club

I am looking to meet new people , and love reading, when I have the time between work and kids. I tend to read binge books in days every now and then. So joining a group would hopefully help me pace a bit better too . Ps I’m Quite socially anxious so would would hopefully help with that too :)

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Ellie (Sidcup)

Seeking a book club

I like thrillers, literary fiction, contemporary fiction etc. Would be nice to meet once a month/6 weeks or so to meet new people and discover new books

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Clare (Rochester)

Seeking a book club

30 Year old Booktok Girlie based near Rochester, Kent. I've been toying with the idea of starting or joining a book club for some time now. I assumed these usually started with a group of friends but my friends aren't big readers so hasn't really worked out. Would love some help in setting up for Women in their 20s, 30s, 40s etc to enjoy a nice glass of wine and chat about some great new reads. My typical genre would be Romance, Thrillers & a little bit of Fantasy but open to all :) https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/148138770-clare-murphy

Clare recommends:

Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings
Magnolia Parks
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Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Book Lovers
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The Way I Used to Be by Amber Smith
The Way I Used to Be
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Verity by Colleen Hoover
Verity
by Colleen Hoover | Learn more and buy
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Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas
Birthday Girl
by Penelope Douglas | Learn more and buy
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Sofia (Beckenham)

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I’ve always loved reading and my TBR list is very long; however, I’ve been going through a non-reading period for a few months now and I think joining a book club would help me get back into reading.

Sofia recommends:

The Kite Runner  by  Khaled Hosseini
The Kite Runner
by Khaled Hosseini | Learn more and buy
Such an incredible story and it flows so well.
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Marie (Gravesend)

Seeking a book club

Hi! Looking to find a local book group, form one or chat/meet up with book lovers. I read most genres so open to anything :)

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Grace (Westerham)

Seeking a book club

I’m 26, looking for a group to meet new people in the area and chat about books. Open to most genres!

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Jordan (Bromley)

Seeking a book club

Love fantasy and sci fi books, would like to find like minded people to talk to about books

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Jane (Beckenham)

Seeking a book club

I love reading (mainly novels) & talking about books.

Jane recommends:

The Heat of the Day by Elizabeth Bowen
The Heat of the Day
by Elizabeth Bowen | Learn more and buy
Very atmospheric & superbly written. The book is about people still living & working in London during the height of the Blitz in World War II.
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Bookgal85 (Orpington)

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I’m a working Mum (late night reader!), 39 going on 20 and am mainly into dystopian, gothic horror/thriller, historical and comedy. Want to find a book group in the Bromley area.

Bookgal85 recommends:

The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
The Testaments
by Margaret Atwood | Learn more and buy
Unpopular opinion but I preferred this book to the first - obviously you do need to have read The Handmaid’s Tale for The Testaments to make sense, and even better if you’ve seen the TV series after the first book, as an in-between filling.
Shuggie Bain  by Douglas Stuart
Shuggie Bain
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Gritty realism with a backdrop of 1980s Glasgow, this book tells the story of family dramas and the inner torment of a young boy growing up in chaos.
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Friendly bookreader (Margate)

Seeking a book club

I spend a lot of time reading and would like to discuss books with others

Friendly bookreader recommends:

The Martin Beck series by Maj Sjöwall and  Per Wahlöö
The Martin Beck series
by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö | Learn more and buy
humour, detail and plots always interesting - scandinavian settings described vividly - characters interestingly melancholic
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Jade (Maidstone)

Seeking a book club

I’m 31 I read fantasy, horror and romance. Big acotar, crescent city and throne of glass girl. I read a bit of everything so I’m open to suggestions/new genres. Need more reading friends for buddy reads and book chats.

Jade recommends:

Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas
Throne of Glass series
by Sarah J Maas | Learn more and buy
A young female assassin called Celaena Sardothien, she attempts to win her freedom back and accidentally makes friends along the way but there are many secrets in her past she can’t ignore. The best fantasy series I’ve read, amazing character development and world building as well as a thrilling story and lots of intense battles!
Divine Rivals by Rebecca ross
Divine Rivals
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Two unlikely friends write to each other with the help of their magical typewriters in a time of war. A mixture of fantasy and world war 1, this was an interesting read and I was immediately immersed in the world and its lore I fell in love with Iris and Roman!
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Debbie (Welling)

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I’m an avid reader from enjoying books by authors such as Robert Galbraith, Ann Cleeves, and Richard Osman to name just a few

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Maisie (Maidstone)

Seeking a book club

I’m 23 years old. I love reading fantasy and sometimes on occasion romance. I would like to meet people who can give me recommendations and chat about books.

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Maisie (Dover)

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I’m Maisie, I’m 25 living in Kent and have just got back into reading. I’m open to any genres!

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Vari (Maidstone)

Seeking a book club

Keen to find a book club, in my early 50s, like most things but not really sci fi or fantasy so far. Would love to chat about books.

Vari recommends:

The Lost Daughter by Lucretia Grindle
The Lost Daughter
by Lucretia Grindle | Learn more and buy
Kind of mystery, political, set in Italy. Writing is fantastic and keeps you reading.
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Chloe (Bromley)

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Hi, I’m 25 and I would love to find fellow readers to discuss books and have a chit chat with !

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Beth (Beckenham)

Seeking a book club

I am an Australian who moved to the UK 10 years ago with my family. We moved to Beckenham a year ago and I am looking to immerse myself in the community. I enjoy getting lost in books and have been told by work colleagues about the pleasures of being in a book club, so I have decided the timing is right. Kindest Beth Anderson

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Loz (Deal)

Seeking a book club

Hello I've been doing a lot of studying recently and would love to read for pleasure again. I like a book club as it broadens my reading and I delve into books I might not normally have selected for myself. I'd also like to meet more people and additionally ensure I carve out some regular time for me to do something that helps create and maintain a better work/life balance. I'm in my 50s and would rather a daytime club as I become a bit of a hermit during GMT hours!

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Shirley (Broadstairs)

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I have been an avid reader from childhood onwards. I read for pleasure and information but I am rarely without a book to indulge myself in. I am retired from nursing for 6 years now and would really like to make new friends through a shared interest, to talk about books and socialise face to face.

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Kate (Deal)

Seeking a book club

I have always been an avid reader and have been known to read the back of cereal packets if that’s all there is! Still reading anything and everything at 78 I prefer contemporary fiction but like to be challenged by other genres as I was in my previous book club now sadly defunct since COVID

Kate recommends:

The Map of Love by Adhaf Souief
The Map of Love
by Adhaf Souief | Learn more and buy
Fascinating insight into the culture and history of Egypt during a turbulent time made personal by the characters and stories in the book switching between the present day and the past
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