Book clubs in Mid Glamorgan

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

All listings in Mid Glamorgan

Bex1990 (Aberdare)

Seeking a book club

I have only recently started reading as a hobby but I am really enjoying reading dystopian novels, thrillers and sci-fi but I want to broaden my book horizons and find people to discuss books with, share ideas on books as well as recommendations 😊

Lewis (Bridgend)

Seeking a book club

I'm a writer and reader from South Wales. I read pretty much whatever takes my fancy in the moment, but my top genres are: fantasy, sci-fi, historical fiction, and horror. Very open to other recommendations. I guess I'm looking for fellow readers who don't take themselves too seriously, who care equally as much about having fun as discussing books.

Lewis recommends:

Replay

by Ken Grimwood | Learn more and buy

Partly what I love about this book is the story behind finding it. I spotted a niche, little sci-fi, fantasy book shop while on a pub crawl with friends. My brain immediately went into side-quest mode, and, to the annoyance of my non-reading friends, I spent the next hour in the shop floating on air. I returned early the next day while my friends slept off their hangovers and challenged the shop owner to find me a book based on my genre turn-ons. After a few false starts, he handed me Replay by Ken Grimwood. The timeloop gimmick nearly put me off, but I assumed that when this came out in 87, it was probably one of the fresher examples of the trope. I'm so glad I gave this a go. The characters were great. It had sci-fi and historical elements, and was strangely hopeful while being bitterly nostalgic. Definitely worth a go!

Linda182425 (Pontyclun)

Seeking a book club

Love to read, will read most types of books from chick lit to horror. Would like more people to discuss books with

Alan (Aberdare)

Seeking a book club

Just moved here. Well read and be nice to meet similarly minded people. I live a one minute walk from the library. Favourite authors: Orwell, Steinbeck and Hemingway but more recently - for an author still alive - Kazuo Ishiguro. Retired (copy) writer. Alan

Alan recommends:

Animal Farm

by Orwell | Learn more and buy

It should be mandatory reading for anyone who thinks Donald Trump is on the side of the good guys.

Huw (Maesteg)

Seeking a book club

Kids laughed when I said I'd write a funny book for children. Well they're not laughing now.

Huw recommends:

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

by Mark Twain | Learn more and buy

Somehow it's thought of as a fluffy book for children, but I don't recall anyone getting tarred and feathered in any of Enid Blyton's oeuvre.

huw7777 (Maesteg)

Seeking a book club

As an English teacher I've read a lot of books, but have got into a bit of a rut reading mostly non-fiction, and would like to be put in a position where I have to read something that I wouldn't normally. I do a bit of writing as well and it could help. I also like poetry and running, but not usually at the same time.

huw7777 recommends:

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

by Mark Twain | Learn more and buy

Somehow it's thought of as a fluffy book for children, but I don't recall anyone getting tarred and feathered in any of Enid Blyton's oeuvre.

Rhian (Aberdare)

Seeking a book club

Trying to get back into reading and meet new people

Algy (Caerphilly)

Seeking a book club

We trying to stop Caerphilly Council from. Closing 10 libraries in the Caerphilly area People are going to be denied access,free Broadband Computers and Books which if still open could benefot from joining a book club and meeting people who may help the poor literacy figures of 20% in Wales the worst in the UK We fighting SAVE ABERTRIDWR LIBRARY which is essential to under priveledge children and adults Merthyr World Book Club attracted over 3000 people today and Will be on Welsh News tonight Books are essential for learning Internet not the only answer and should have more support from Council not Cut backs Kenny Matthews

Gambrous (Bridgend)

Seeking a book club

Not a strong reader but love fantasy and sci-fi. The idea of reading with a book club intrigues me and I'd love to give it a go

Roots Book Club (Caerphilly)

Book club

At Roots, I invite you to dig beyond the retellings, adaptations, and pop culture references to unearth the real stories behind some of the most influential books. We will meet monthly in the heart of Caerphilly, bringing together fellow book lovers to explore these original narratives. Upcoming Reads for 2025: 📖 March 27th: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood 📖 April: Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka 📖 May: Solaris by Stanislaw Lem 📖 June: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 📖 July: The Shining by Stephen King 📖 August – Lord of the Flies by William Golding 📖 September – The Secret History by Donna Tartt 📖 October – The Call of Cthulhu & At the Mountains of Madness by H.P. Lovecraft Instagram: roots.bookclub Facebook: Roots Book Club

Soph357 (Pontyclun)

Seeking a book club

I love psychological thrillers and mystery novels, I also enjoy Romance and rom coms. I’m looking to join a book club to socialise more and make friends.

Tracey (Bridgend)

Seeking a book club

I love reading and a natter so would love to meet like minded people , I like thrillers and and romance books but will read anything

Katie (Pontyclun)

Seeking a book club

I’m looking to make friends who enjoy reading :) I love fantasy, horror and YA novels. I would love to broaden my reading though

Katie recommends:

Ninth house

by Leigh bardugo | Learn more and buy

It’s about a girl named Alex stern can see ghosts and has to solve a supernatural conspiracy within Yale’s secret societies (I don’t do it justice)

Susan (Porthcawl)

Seeking a book club

I like adventure fiction .Once a month .

Tyler (Merthyr Tydfil)

Seeking a book club

Quiet , but looking to platform my books in the hope of helping others

Tyler recommends:

Shadow's Child

by Tyler Hathaway | Learn more and buy

True story

Kimberley (Aberdare)

Seeking a book club

I read and read and read some more! Anything and everything. I love to follow recommendations - it’s a journey - and it’s great to hear the thoughts of other like-minded people. I’d like to meet new people but I’m flexible about the arrangements!

Kimberley recommends:

Frankenstein (Modern Prometheus)

by Mary Shelley | Learn more and buy

This has so much depth and meaning. Since I learned about Mary Shelley and her troubled life I have found the book so moving - it describes her own trauma.