Book clubs in Edinburgh

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

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Ellie

Seeking a book club

I am 33, I used to read a ton but I've been on a reading slump for a few years that I've recently started to get out of. :) I think joining a book club and having engaging conversations will keep me motivated reach my reading goals this year (to complete least 20 books). I like literary fiction, a bit of fantasy (I loved Name of the Wind!), and non-fiction books on psychology and human relationships. Also want to read more LGBT+ books this year. <3

Ellie recommends:

Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Name of the Wind
by Patrick Rothfuss | Learn more and buy
It takes a while to get you sucked in, but once it happens it's just a great fantasy book. It's quite descriptive and you can't not root for Kvothe, the main character, orphaned at a young age in a traumatic encounter where his whole family and travelling troupe gets killed by some mysterious figures, who then has to do everything in his power to survive - and he is great at it! There is so much going on in this novel that it's hard to summarise. (also it's part of a trilogy) But it contains music, study, mystery, a few dragons, strong friendships and romance, which is a magic blend of elements for me.
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Nessa

Seeking a book club

I’m 25f and live and work in Edinburgh. I like reading Sci fi, fantasy, literary fiction, general fiction, horror, and non fiction about science, social issues, nature etc. Looking to meet people with similar taste to meet up and chat books. :)

Nessa recommends:

Children of Time
by Adrian Tschaikovsky | Learn more and buy
A book about spiders vs humans that makes me route for the spiders.
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Karen

Seeking a book club

Hi, I’ve recently moved to Edinburgh and am keen to join a book group. Open to all genres

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Lucy

Seeking a book club

I am looking to join a friendly book group to help me in finding books I wouldn't otherwise read. I enjoy discussing what I've read with others and look forward to any feel and meaningful conversations that stem from a book group setting. I am a lover of a psychological/crime thriller, but am open to all genres.

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Elizabeth

Seeking a book club

BEING RETIRED I AM LOOKING TO MEET LIKE MINDED PEOPLE

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Pauly Bear 69 420

Seeking a book club

I like to read book about things that are bigger than my hand, while i read i ike to drink te while the telly is blaring> this helpos me concentatie on not concentrating.

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Iain

Seeking a book club

I'm interested in history, fiction, science and people to discuss them with.

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Georgia

Seeking a book club

Hi, I'm Georgia (23). I think a book club would be a great way to meet people who also love reading. I mostly read fiction, including sci-fi/fantasy, romance, greek mythology and mysteries but I'm always open to new reads

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Book and Pudding

Book club

Book group for meeting last Tuesday of the month. We discuss novels alongside having a tasty dessert! Very chilled and relax vibe.

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Juliet Weenink-Griffiths

Seeking a book club

An avid reader who enjoys most genres from science fiction to Scandinavian crime to the classics.

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Claudia

Seeking a book club

Hi im looking for a book club or even some reader friends. I mostly read romance but I’ll really read whatever. Im staying in Edinburgh for uni and would love to meet some people x

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Dina

Seeking a book club

Keen reader new to Edinburgh. Would love to join a book club to meet people to talk all things books with. Most fond of reading literary fiction, light reading non-fiction (in particular history), more serious non-fiction, short stories and poetry.

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Melissa

Seeking a book club

Interested in literature and history. Keen to learn about new cultures, ideas and ways of thinking.

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BookSook

Seeking a book club

Keen reader although reading time sometimes looks muted due to work. Love discovering new books and like minded people.

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Tracey

Seeking a book club

Read anything and everything. Always looking for something new to read and discuss.

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Jane

Seeking a book club

I am just moving to Edinburgh and am an avid reader and have loved the conversations and different view points seen in a book at my current book club. So am looking for a new home.

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Portobello Library Book Group

Book club

This is a vibrant book group affiliated with Portobello library and headed by Paul Hudson. They enjoy exploring a broad range of genres, including Scottish and award-winning fiction. The meetings are held at Portobello Library. If you're interested in joining, feel free to attend their gatherings at 14 Rosefield Avenue, Edinburgh, EH22 1NL – new members are welcome. This group is managed by the Library service City of Edinburgh Council - Libraries.

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Found in Translation book group

Book club

The book group Found in Translation holds meetings in Central Library every first Monday of the month. The group focuses on English translations of international literary works and is organized by Cecylia O'May in collaboration with City of Edinburgh Council - Libraries. New members are welcome to attend and the library's address is George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EG.

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