Book clubs in Bridgend

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

Rhys

Seeking a book club

I enjoy scifi and horror. Scifi subgenres I quite like are pulp scifi and retro futurism. I don’t have may friends who like reading so I’d like to connect with people with similar interests

Rhys recommends:

Recursion

by Blake Crouch | Learn more and buy

It has many twists and turns and plays with genre. It also goes deep into its mechanics and has likable protagonists that you route for

Just one more chapter

Book club

A fantasy and sci-fi book club for readers who want to read books with ideas, depth and something to say. We typically avoid “chick-flick” reads and don’t shy away from the door stoppers! We’d love to meet at least once a month with plenty of tea and snacks to keep us going.

Rebecca

Seeking a book club

Mad old bat, reads anything and everything but especially sci-fi, fantasy and historical fiction. Not keen on chick-lit as a rule. Currently loving Sarah J Maas and ACOTAR, with Jane Austen on audio for running to.

Rebecca recommends:

Discworld

by Terry Pratchett | Learn more and buy

I started reading Pterry in the late 80s and loved them all. Discworld books have literally saved my life. Any situation of life is covered with biting wit, searing social/political commentary, vulgar humour and an unparalleled breadth of literary knowledge

Lucy

Seeking a book club

Mainly chick lit and thriller/crime. Also read a lot of what's popular at the moment. Not a lot of friends read as much as I do so would love to have a cuppa and chat about recent reads.

BecoftheBookRealm

Seeking a book club

I love books especially fantasy and historical fiction but will give pretty much anything a go! I’m a sucker for a pretty edition of a book to add to my shelves and would love to find people to discuss books with

Elsie

Seeking a book club

I’d like to get back into reading and love doing a ‘post-mortem’ after finishing a book. I mainly read psychological thrillers or what’s popular but open to other genres. I have been a member of book club before but was in France and haven’t met a group of people yet in Bridgend to join a new one.

LiaMarie

Seeking a book club

I’m 24 years old and love reading. Favourite genres are fantasy and sci-fi but will read pretty much anything 😂 looking to make some friends with similar interests.

Readwithtia

Seeking a book club

Im 20 years old and am extremely passionate about my reading; I read YA, romance but primarily fantasy; I do dable in other genres likes horror, mystery and classics; im always up to reading something new. I'm really hoping to make friends here

Dean

Seeking a book club

A person with many subject interests from The American Civil War to Horror stories.

Lewis

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!

Gambrous

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

Tracey

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

Maria

Seeking a book club

Hi, I love reading and would love to get to meet people and read then discuss books outside my usual easy reading. Love the Thursday Murder Club (and read a lot of Patricia Cornwell in the past) as well as Marian Keyes, Paige Toon, Shari Lowe and the like. I’d love to hear from anyone in the Bridgend area 😊

Maria recommends:

The Art of Racing in the Rain

by Garth Stein | Learn more and buy

Loved everything about this book, and so has everyone I leant it to 😊

The Pillars of the Earth

by Ken Follet | Learn more and buy

Captivating storyline following a family through generations. I also loved the interesting details of how the old churches were built and the way of life in the 12th century era.

Sian

Seeking a book club

I love to read and I love to socialise so put them together with a cup of tea and there you have an enjoyable gathering.

Sian recommends:

The biology of belief.

by Bruce Lipton | Learn more and buy

If you like self-help books that pack a punch, filled with "wows" by an extremely knowledgeable author, then this is the book for you. It inspired me.

I haven't been completely honest with you.

by Miranda Hart | Learn more and buy

It's a real and honest look into the background of someone with problems hiding behind the fame. Witty and a page Turner.

Sian Owen

Seeking a book club

A lover of books, socialising and tea.

Sian Owen recommends:

The biology of belief.

by Bruce Lipton | Learn more and buy

If you like self-help books that pack a punch, filled with "wows" by an extremely knowledgeable author, then this is the book for you. It inspired me.

I haven't been completely honest with you.

by Miranda Hart | Learn more and buy

It's a real and honest look into the background of someone with problems hiding behind the fame. Witty and a page Turner.

Kathy 1

Seeking a book club

Hi. I love books mostly psychological thrillers. I love James Patterston (the four womens club) I don't get much time to socialise but would like to chat on line with readers of similar interest. I'm a young 70+

Jasmine

Seeking a book club

25, always been a lover of reading all genres of fiction and have always wanted to try a book club. I moved to Bridgend about 18months ago and it would be great to make friends in the area

Carolyn

Seeking a book club

I am new to Bridgend and would love to meet other readers. I enjoy reading historical novels particularly those based around WWII. I also am very fond of mindset books.

AlyD

Seeking a book club

I am currently working as a univerdity lecturer in nursing. I love reading and discussing books. I'd love to exchange views, ideas about books and discover new books to read

Daniah

Seeking a book club

I’ve always loved to read, and looking for a group to discuss new books with and expand into new genres. I mostly read modern fiction and historical fiction, but open to new things!

Book clubs in Bridgend

Rhys

Rhys recommends:

Just one more chapter

Rebecca

Rebecca recommends:

Lucy

BecoftheBookRealm

Elsie

LiaMarie

Readwithtia

Dean

Lewis

Lewis recommends:

Gambrous

Tracey

Maria

Maria recommends:

Sian

Sian recommends:

Sian Owen

Sian Owen recommends:

Kathy 1

Jasmine

Carolyn

AlyD

Daniah

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