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

Charlie (Bridgwater)

Seeking a book club

Im an old hag, haha, enjoy lots of genres, my recent reads are, The Nickel Boys, The Book of Dust, and Black Phone.

Annie (Winscombe)

Seeking a book club

I’m 73, have always loved reading and been in book clubs wherever I’ve lived. I moved to Yatton in September from Cumbria (before that Oxfordshire) where I was actually in 2 clubs! I think a book club is about extending your range of genres, as well as enjoying those you are already familiar with. I also have always enjoyed meeting new people and socialising. If you require any more info, let me know. Annie

Kate (Highbridge)

Seeking a book club

Hi I’m Kate, I’m 26 and moved to the area just over a year ago from South Wales. Over the past few years, I have fallen back in love with reading, especially fantasy and romance books. I’d love to meet more people to chat about books with, maybe with a coffee in hand!

Kate recommends:

Spark of the Everflame

by Penn Cole | Learn more and buy

I have just finished this series, and it has quickly become one of my new favourites

Sally (Bridgwater)

Seeking a book club

I love reading and am open to all sorts of genres. My favourite author is Margaret Atwood but I’ll try anything. I’d like to join a book club to talk about books and meet new people

Jodi88 (Burnham-on-Sea)

Seeking a book club

I recently have found a new love for reading in the last year or so. I love all genres and read typically based on my mood. Hoping to meet new friends with the same passion

Bridgwater Women's Book Club (Bridgwater)

Book club

Hello! I'm starting a monthly book club in the Bridgwater area for women aged 25-35. We can either host it at each other's houses, or we can meet at a café. In terms of genres I'm very much open to anything - we can take it in turns to suggest a book each time we meet. The idea is that it will be fairly informal, just a good natter about a book of our choice over snacks and wine and an opportunity to make some new friends. Please do reach out if you are interested!

Robyn (Bridgwater)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I'm 30 and looking for some fellow bookworms to discuss all things reading over cake and/or wine! I'm open to most genres from fantasy/romance, historical fiction, comtemporary literature, gothic, all sorts. I've recently moved here from Bristol where I did host a book club so it would be good to rekindle that here.

Bethany (Bridgwater)

Seeking a book club

Recently started reading again and starting to fall back in love with it. Currently exploring different genres but always down for a good twisted romance or thriller. Very much a comfort reader and love to reread if a book was too good to not read again! I’ve been roaming charity shops recently looking to fill up my bookcase again and I’m loving the feeling of finding a good series or book in unexpected places. Yes I could go and buy the book directly, but there’s something about finding it tucked away in a charity shop that’s just so pleasing.

Melissa Ellen (Taunton)

Seeking a book club

Early 30’s, aspiring author and would love to have more opportunity to talk about literature and have more book worms in my life

Bex (Weston-super-Mare)

Seeking a book club

I'm an avid reader looking for someone to meet and talk about my favourite books with. I love heartwarming romances (even better if its LGBTQ+), fantasy, and the occasional wildcard. (If I like a character I'm in!) I work full time and recently moved here so also looking for friends. I also like manga so will be happy to talk about some cool series. My favourite book (for now) is The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, his other books are also amazing!

Bex recommends:

The House in the Cerulean Sea

by T J Klune | Learn more and buy

Its so beautifully heartwarming and funny. The themes resonate with me as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, at some points bringing me to tears yet keeping me hopeful. A wonderful reading experience.

TamsReads (Wells)

Seeking a book club

I’m drawn to psychological thrillers that I can't put down,although I enjoy exploring a mix of genres, and love books that challenge my mind, spark lively debates, and occasionally make me laugh out loud along the way.

Alex (Wells)

Seeking a book club

Hi, My name is Alex. I am 27, I have lived in Wells my whole life, and one of my New Year’s resolutions is to read at least one or two books, per month.

Alex recommends:

Never Flinch

by Stephen King | Learn more and buy

I am currently reading this book. It’s a great crime book.

Lizzie (Highbridge)

Seeking a book club

I read a lot books but sadly my friends don’t so I miss a lively discussion and some inspiring recommendations.

Jack (Taunton)

Seeking a book club

Hi all, I'm Jack, mid twenties and going through my reformed reader phase, getting back into it after a while away! I'm a fan of the weird, and have been focusing on slipstream, philosophical SF and anything looking at the social and political, but I would love to start covering more classics, fantasy and graphic novels. I love new ideas and would love to be part of discussions, hear new ideas from people and otherwise build a nice space to learn about new things.

Jack recommends:

The Good Angel of Death

by Andrey Kurkov | Learn more and buy

It has all the sarcastic and humanistic sensibilities of Terry Pratchett's language, but in scenarios you'd think were possible and people you can wholly imagine yourself wanting to meet. It's a wonderful thing to be able to have small snorts of laughter each page whilst still feeling terribly sad about the whole thing as the way Kurkov writes seems to make it clear that everything will end at some point.

Emilia (Taunton)

Seeking a book club

Hi, I'm Emilia, I'm in my mid-twenties and I'm open to reading a bit of everything but lean towards classics and literary fiction! I'd love to join a book club and meet new people to talk about books with <3

Brandon (Street)

Seeking a book club

I enjoy Horror, Sci-fi and Fantasy. I am interested in a joining a book club to discuss books and make friends :)

Brandon recommends:

Salem's Lot

by Stephen King | Learn more and buy

Fantastic slow burn with a well-realised atmosphere and good characters; perfect for Halloween reading.

Abbi (Frome)

Seeking a book club

Hi, my name is Abbi and I tend to read sci-fi, or dystopic fiction, but also really love thrillers and historical fiction. I struggle with choosing what to read next and would love to join a book club to read new things and discuss with others!

Abbi recommends:

Recursion

by Blake Crouch | Learn more and buy

The book that got many Sci-fi! This book actually blew my mind and I couldn’t stop reading

Megan (Yeovil)

Seeking a book club

I am a 23 year old female, looking for a book club to read and discuss fantasy/sci-fi books and make some frien.

Megan recommends:

Assassins Quest

by Robin Hobb | Learn more and buy

I love the characters and how deeply emotionally attached I am to them.

Kathryn (South Petherton)

Seeking a book club

I'm a 22yr old about to finish a degree in Creative Writing. When it comes to books I'll give most things a go, but I particularly like Greek Myth retellings and romantasy. I'm a huge fan of ancient history, and history in general. I also enjoy hiking, horse-riding, comedy shows and musical theatre. I'm hoping to find some fellow book lovers in the local area.

Kathryn recommends:

The Bone Season

by Samantha Shannon | Learn more and buy

The perfect book that crosses multiple genres. I recommend it to everyone.

AbiReadsBooks (Bath)

Seeking a book club

I love a good book and quite enjoy dipping into most genres, dystopian and a bit of a thriller are my favourites. My favourite book of the year so far has been Wedding People and I’m currently reading Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt and listening to Year of the Locust by Terry Hayes. I’ve just moved to Somerset with my husband and our 2 young children and am looking to meet people in South Bath and the surrounding areas.