Book clubs in Somerset

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

All listings in Somerset

Dani (Yeovil)

Seeking a book club

Hi! I’m 26 and reading is one of my favourite things to do. My favourite genre is romantasy but I also love a bit of sci-fi. If I’m not reading I’m probably crafting. I moved to Somerset last year and would love to make some friends. 😊

Dani recommends:

Spark of the Everflame

by Penn Cole | Learn more and buy

A gripping plot and lovable characters.

Tetiana (Nailsea)

Seeking a book club

My name is Tanya, 72, and I moved to Nailsea from Surrey recently to be closer to my family. I would like to join the reading club because reading is what I do in my spare time, mainly historical novels. Also I’d like to meet new friends with similar interests. I started reading early, but really enjoying reading since I became a teenager, and it was mainly classical literature. I found for myself French writers like George Sand, Victor Hugo, Alexandre Dumas, Honore de Balzac, Emil Zola, later Scottish R. L. Stevenson and Thackeray, I didn’t enjoy reading Charles Dickens, I found his books dark and gloomy. I am also familiar with Russian, German and American literature. Theodore Dreiser is among my favourites.

Tetiana recommends:

The painted veil

by W. Somerset Maugham | Learn more and buy

Sometimes your world and the life in this world doesn’t coincide with your expectations and reality.

Nisha (Wincanton)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’m 22 and really into fantasy mainly but like to read some classics and crime aswell. Looking for maybe a book club to join or just to talk with similar people :)

Meg (Burnham-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

Hi ! I’m 15 and a HUGE book lover ! I am very lonely and would love to have people to socialise and share our loves with books with ! I am open to any friendships , wether it’s senior citizens or people of my age , books are a shared love for all ages 🩷

Meg recommends:

The song of Achilles

by Madeline miller | Learn more and buy

It is heartbreaking, but the love that is woven into the pages forever holds a place in my heart ❤️

Morgan (Glastonbury)

Seeking a book club

Hi I’m Morgan I’m 22 and I love to read many genres of books but I’d say my favourite is fantasy or Romantasy. I’d love to join a book club to speak to people about books and get more recommendations I haven’t heard of before! I’ve fairly recently moved to the area and would also love to meet new people!

Meg (Frome)

Seeking a book club

Hiya I’m meg. I’m 23 and I love reading anything romantasy. Throne of glass changed my life!!!! I’d love to meet like minded people to discuss books with

Wayne (Wedmore)

Seeking a book club

history .. travel .. global affairs I am a standard fella, hoping to chat with other readers... no topic off the table.. semi retired ex rugby player.

Teddy (Nailsea)

Seeking a book club

Primarily fantasy and sci-fi reader, looking for community and people to talk to about reading!

Ellie Norris (Taunton)

Seeking a book club

Im happy to meet on evenings and weekends! I love everything fantasy and romance!

RobbieM (Taunton)

Seeking a book club

39, and recently moved from Ireland to Taunton. Interested in making friends and joining an in person book club. Primarily interested in fantasy an sci-fi, but always enjoy any type of fiction. Also like to do some writing and would like to write a novel some day.

RobbieM recommends:

Tress of the Emerald Sea

by Brandon Sanderson | Learn more and buy

Whimsical and reminiscent of a wonderful childhood story. Great solo read and is a fantastic introduction to the Cosmere if you'd to like to jump into the larger series.

Louise (Bridgwater)

Seeking a book club

I read Fantasy, Sci-fi, thrillers and Romance. I'm looking for a group to make friends while having a chat about books.

mo (Frome)

Seeking a book club

i like poetry and want to talk to people my speed

RB (Taunton)

Seeking a book club

I’m in my mid fifties and am looking for a monthly (or more regular) book group to join. I love all things Austen and Brontë but am always keen to discover new authors :)

Kerry (Burnham-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I’m a very avid reader. I love romantasy and dark romance books. The spicier the better. I’d love to meet people who love the same.

Loen (Frome)

Seeking a book club

I’m 19 and have just moved to the area so I’m hoping to meet some people my age! I’ve loved reading since I was introduced to jacqueline wilson’s books as a kid and although I havent managed to read as much as I wanted throughout my teens, I’m now rediscovering my love for fantasy and anything with a good strong plot. I’m also a part of the lgbtq+ community so if a book has queer characters thats a big plus for me!

Sinclair (Taunton)

Seeking a book club

Have sketched out a novel would love some feedback to know if it has legs and should go to next stage Live in London and Close to Taunton

Alex (Taunton)

Seeking a book club

Big fantasy, sci-fi and classics fan. Looking for a book club in the area

Sophie (Weston-super-Mare)

Seeking a book club

Hi! I'm Sophie, a queer 30-ish-year-old who recently moved to the area from Hampshire. I'm looking for a book-club or meetups to talk about our favourite books, recommendations or just simply chat about our favourite characters! I am a big Fantasy/Romantasy and Gothic reader, and I'm also working on my own sapphic fantasy novel in my spare time.

Claire (Taunton)

Seeking a book club

I am a qualified English teacher and have an MA in Creative Writing. I would like to join a group that discusses books from a literary criticism perspective or who discuss literary fiction rather than popular fiction (although, of course, a book can be both literary and popular!)

Arron (Bridgwater)

Seeking a book club

Hi everyone! I’m 33 and a proud parent of three, so life can be pretty busy—but I always make time for a good book. Reading is my favorite way to unwind, especially when I can get lost in a great story. I’m a big fan of fantasy and also like to read crime and thrillers. Looking for a book buddy in the Somerset area or a book club who I can share reads with.