Book clubs in Colchester
Below you'll find every book club we know of in Colchester, as well as readers looking for one.
St Helena Reading Group
Book club
Meets at St Helena School Run by Luigi Callegari Library service Essex County Council - Libraries School based Reading group for teaching and support staff. We meet at: Sheepen Road, Colchester , Essex, CO3 3LE
Sign in to contactAppetite Book Group
Book club
The Appetite Book Group invites you to join us in Colchester, Essex on the last Wednesday of every month! Participate in an informal and welcoming book club, where you can have meaningful conversations with others in an intimate setting. You can expect to have a two-course meal and one glass of wine included with your ticket, which is an amazingly low price of £12.50. Don't worry if you don't know anyone - I'll ensure everyone is comfortably spread out at their tables and have the chance to mix and mingle. We have over 250 people on our list, with limited space for 40 per session. Past reads include classics like The Great Gatsby and Lord of the Flies. If you'd like to join our circular email list, please let me know and I'll be sure to add you.
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Book club
Meets at Colchester Library on Run by Kirstie Kemp Library service Our group reads two books a month - could be Classics, prizewinning authors, local authors, translated authors or even children's books. We meet at: Trinity Square, Colchester, CO1 1JB Accepting new members
Sign in to contactGrays Bookchat Group
Book club
A reading group for adults run by Rachel Gallehawk is held at Grays Library and is open to new members. This library service specializes in talking books and services for the visually impaired.
Sign in to contactThe Play House Group
Book club
We hold meetings at The Play House on St Johns Street in Colchester, Essex, and they are run by Rachael Pedersen. Our library service is open to any new members and provides books of different varieties such as comedy, romance, etc., with each member taking a turn picking one. We maintain an informal, relaxed vibe as we enjoy entertaining conversations surrounding the literature, often accompanied by some refreshing drinks. If you think you would enjoy this laid-back approach to reading, please feel free to reach out to us – all guests are welcomed with open arms. We also provide support for those who are visually impaired, English as a second language, talking books, and ebook readers.
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Book club
Meets at Please email for details on Run by Jo Coldwell Library service Gorgeous, yummy, friendly, easy going, informal Book Group. We meet on the last Wednesday of each month at an independently owned Cafe/Bar in Colchester, Essex. There is a 2 course supper, plus a glass of wine to loosen the tongue @ £14 Between 30 and 40 people have been meeting since 2006. We break off into smaller groups of 4 when we talk about the book. We meet at: Colchester town centre, Colchester, Essex, CO1 Accepting new members
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