Book clubs in North Yorkshire

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

All listings in North Yorkshire

Amelia3172 (Scarborough)

Seeking a book club

I love all things reading and frankly would quite like more bookish friends! I read almost exclusively fantasy and thriller, but would happily branch out! I recently really enjoyed Babel by RF Kuang and One Dark Window by Rachel Gellig!

Amelia3172 recommends:

One Dark Window

by Rachel Gellig | Learn more and buy

One of the most interesting magic systems I’ve read in a long time, and characters that were a tonne of fun to follow

Short Reads Club (York)

Book club

We exclusively read short stories, typically two per session. I started the club because I'm a huge fan of short stories. Often overlooked, they take so much discipline and craft to write well and there are some absolute gems out there waiting to be discovered, whether theyre timeless classics, or fresh, contemporary takes. We meet every second and fourth Sunday of the month, at the Amnesty Bookshop on Micklegate. You can find more details on the Meetup App by looking for Short Reads Club, York. It's great for people who don't have time to read a whole novel around their other commitments, or for anyone just getting back into reading, as well as those of us who just love short stories. Some of our past reads include Shirley Jackson, Isaac Asimov, Edna O'Brien, Albert Campus, Naomi Booth, F Scott Fitzgerald, Jhumpa Lahiri and more, and we will definitely be revisiting some of them again in the future. We read across genres, welcoming suggestions from members. We do our best to make the chosen stories freely accessible, as well as providing teas, coffees and biscuits (there is a small attendance fee to cover admin). All are welcome, but there are limited spaces, so please do sign up on Meetup, or feel free to get in touch.

Kate (York)

Seeking a book club

I currently run a short story book group every second and fourth Sunday of the month, meeting at the Amnesty Bookshop on Micklegate. You can find more details on the Meetup App by looking for Short Reads Club, York. It's great for people who don't have time to read a whole novel around their other commitments, or for anyone just getting back into reading, as well as those of us who just love short stories. We read across genres, welcoming suggestions from members, and usually read two stories per session. I'm also considering starting a short story reading club specifically for stories that fall into the horror/weird fic/uncanny genres. If that would be of interest to you, please let me know.

Kate recommends:

Folk

by Zoë Gilbert | Learn more and buy

Whether you read this as a collection of short stories that share a setting, or as an unusual novel about a strange rural town perched between the sea and moors, its inhabitants, rituals, and secrets this wonderfully rich, dark book is perfect for fans of folk horror, the strange, and the weird.

Dee waldie (Scarborough)

Seeking a book club

Hi there I name is Denise and I have moved from the USA in October I am 61 years ok and like period dramas, thrillers , who do it’s etc although pretty flexible . My mobiity is affected plus other stuff , but I love reading both fact and fiction .

Rebecca C (Northallerton)

Seeking a book club

I work a busy job and a nurse, I’m 35 and find reading as my comfort and downtime. I would like to join a book group / meet up to help socialise and meet others who enjoy the same hobby as me. I like fantasy, romance and thriller. Mostly reading romantasy at the moment.

Rebecca C recommends:

Fourth wing

by Rebecca yarross | Learn more and buy

I loved the mix of fantasy and romance, how the books grabbed your attention and really made you involved with the characters. Plus there is dragons with humour!

Wil Parker (Selby)

Seeking a book club

I am a new author and my debut novel THE WONDERGROUND is now available in ebook / paperback / audionbook formats.

Wil Parker recommends:

The Wonderground

by Wil Parker | Learn more and buy

Great read for teens and adults alike. Feels like a JK Rowling novel and Roald Dahl tale rolled into one! World building and relationships between the kids and the new lands and adventures they have - Book Two on its way!

Lynne (Whitby)

Seeking a book club

I like a wide range of genres, if I want a quick read I enjoy crime fiction. I would like to join an evening book club, make friends as relatively new to the area.

Graham MacDougall (York)

Seeking a book club

Eclectic reader looking to join a book group in York as recently moved here

Chris0910 (Bedale)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’m retired and looking to join a book club. I live in Leyburn and don’t mind a bit of travel. I would prefer a daytime meeting.

Chris0910 recommends:

Strange Sally Diamond

by Liz Nugent | Learn more and buy

Interesting believable characters, a bit shocking and disturbing but original and pacey

Chloe (Northallerton)

Seeking a book club

Recently moved to the area and have been in a bit of a reading slump recently. Hoping to get back into it and hopefully make some new friends along the way. Lover of romance and fantasy but open to other fictional genres too!

Chloe recommends:

A Court of Mist and Fury

by Sarah J Maas | Learn more and buy

Could not put this one down after a slightly slow start with the first ACOTAR book. The slow burn mixed with the fantasy and action is something that surprised me as I wasn’t sure I was a lover of fantasy before.

Practice Makes Perfect

by Sarah Adams | Learn more and buy

This is the cutest book you will ever read. If you like ‘kick your feet’ sweet romance mixed in with plenty of giggles, you will love this.

Heartless

by Elsie Silver | Learn more and buy

Elsie never fails with her books. Very easy reads and all around feel good.

Graham (Bedale)

Seeking a book club

Recently relocated from London having spent 10 years in book group. Looking to join a book group in York

Debbie (Richmond (North Yorkshire))

Seeking a book club

Hi -after over 40 years of full time work I will be taking early retirement at the end of March . Looking for some social activities to meet new people and keep my mind active - and joining a nice book club locally might be just the ticket !

BookReader91 (Bedale)

Seeking a book club

Early 30s looking for other book readers in the area. Love to mix it up genre wise romance, thriller, fantasy. Huge tbr list and open to all recommendations.

Anna Davies (York)

Seeking a book club

Lover of books, hoarder of stories, and devoted servant to a highly judgmental cat. When not buried in a novel, I can be found negotiating reading space with said feline, who firmly believes that all open books are, in fact, designated nap zones.

Anna Davies recommends:

Ada & Eddie

by Barry Harden | Learn more and buy

I received a preview copy of this engrossing thriller which I thought would interest you as it takes place in the North York Moors. Eddie is a humble, homeless man who lives in the moors, choosing to live among nature and animals rather than endure the cruelty of humans. He comes upon the body of a murdered young woman and reluctantly decides to bury her. Searching for tools in a nearby farmhouse, he meets Ada, a feisty widow who convinces him to report it to the authorities. Together they embark on a mission to discover the identity of the young woman, a pursuit that unwittingly brings them towards a collision course with political corruption, murder, and betrayal. The presence of a deeply entrenched mole within their group of confidants keeps the reader guessing their identity until the shocking finale. I couldn't put it down.

Dan (York)

Seeking a book club

Reserved

Dan recommends:

Teatro Grottesco

by Thomas Ligotti | Learn more and buy

A collection of Ligotti’s fiction, predominantly concerned with corporate horror. I would liken it to the TV series Severance in tone and theme only. Not conventional horror - gore and monsters don’t seem to interest Ligotti.

R Carter (York)

Seeking a book club

I am an avid reader of weird fiction (Lovecraft, Thomas Ligotti, Robert Aickman, China Mieville). I also enjoy sci-fi - M John Harrison is a favourite - but I would like to expand my horizons and discuss with like minded people.

R Carter recommends:

Teatro Grottesco

by Thomas Ligotti | Learn more and buy

Nelson.10pm (York)

Seeking a book club

I would tell my younger self to read more; so take on my own advice. I’m looking forward to meeting people who regularly get last in the boundless world of books and upon their return, want to discuss their impressions.

Lana (Selby)

Seeking a book club

I live in the Selby area and love a cozy night in reading a book. Looking to expand social circles so am interested in the option of a book club

Chris Gill Yorkshire Author (Skipton)

Seeking a book club

I am a traditionally published Yorkshire author (Fisher King Publishing) whose latest novel, 'The Butcher Boys', is set in the Yorkshire Dales. It is an acclaimed novel about friendship, rivalry and identity. I am very interested in contacting book clubs in Yorkshire whose members might be interested in me coming along to one of their meetings to talk about my writing journey and novel.