Book clubs in London

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

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Ealing Central Library evening group

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Meets at Ealing Central Library on Run by Linda Davies Library service An evening reading group for adults, discussing a range of fiction We meet at: Ealing Broadway Centre, Ealing, London, W5 5JY Accepting new members

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Purley Adult Reading Group

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The Purley Adult Reading Group is hosted by Lucy Lawrence, and meets each first Thursday of the month at 10.30 am. All are welcome to join the friendly and lively atmosphere to discuss their last month's book. To join, please reach out the library team via phone at 020 8726 6900 or email at [email protected]; it's held at Banstead Road, Purley, Croydon, London, CR8 3YH. New members are gladly accepted!

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Bradmore Green Adult Reading Group

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Meets at Bradmore Green Library on Run by Library Staff Library service The Bradmore Green Adult Reading Group meets on the first Tuesday in the month from 2pm - 3pm. It is a very friendly informal and lively group who enjoy discussing the book that they have read during the previous month. If you are interested in joining please contact the library on 020 8726 6900 or [email protected]. We meet at: Bradmore Way, Coulsdon, CR5 1PE, Croydon, London, CR5 1PE

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Edgware Library Chatterbooks

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Chatterbooks is a reading group for children aged 8 to 10, offering a range of fun games and activities. At Edgware Library, members are able to talk about the books they enjoy and partake in various activities. Join in by contacting the library and signing up for a place. The location is Hale Lane, Edgware HA8 8NN, Barnet, London, HA8 8NN.

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North London Book Club - Hampstead

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NORTH LONDON BOOK CLUB -- HAMPSTEAD We're an open free book club, formed about 10 years ago, usually with 8 members from a range of ages (30-55) and genders. We don't keep to one type of book exclusivelyโ€”we love to discuss anything from current bestsellers to award winners to black penguins. Discussions usually last 1-1.5 hours, and then we decide our next month's pick. We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM at The Flask, 14 Flask Walk, Hampstead, London, NW3 1HE. If you're interested in joining us or want to know more, you can email us at [email protected]. We hope to hear from you soon!

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The Short Story Book Club

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Meets at The O2 Centre on Run by Steve Wasserman Library service Hello We are a London-based group who love reading and talking about short stories. We meet once a month to do so. To join us: http://www.meetup.com/The-Short-Story-Book-Club/ We meet at: Finchley Road, NW36LU, Camden, London, NW36LU Accepting new members

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West Hampstead reading group

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Meets at West Hampstead library on Run by Chris Davies Library service We are a small friendly group who read a range of books - usually fiction. Everyone is welcome to have their say. We meet in the library which is small and cozy. We meet at: Dennington Park Road, Camden, London, NW6 1AU Accepting new members

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Mottingham Library New Reading Group

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The monthly gathering is run by Susan Dignum at the Mottingham Library located on 31 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, Bromley, London, SE9 4QZ. It is only open to new members and welcomes people of all ages, featuring an assortment of both fiction and non-fiction texts. The event runs from 6.30 to 7.30pm on Fridays, but it is currently at full capacity so if you wish to join the group, you can be added to the waiting list.

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Mottingham Library Chatterbooks

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Meets at Mottingham Library on Run by Susan Dignum Library service A reading group for young people aged 8 - 11 regardless of reading ability. We meet monthly to discuss and do activities on books based on a theme. Squash and biscuits provided! We meet at: 31 Mottingham Road, Mottingham, Bromley, London, SE9 4QZ Tags Chatterbooks

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Manor House Library

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A Saturday Adult Reading Group is held at Manor House Library and facilitated by Alan Morrison. If you're interested in joining, it's located at Old Road, Lee, Lewisham, London, SE13 5SY and we are open to new members.

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Saturday Reading Group

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The Manor House Library hosts a library service run by Claire Scothern on the second Saturday of each month from 11am to 12noon. Established since October of 2009, the group reads a variety of books and welcomes suggestions for future titles. If you're looking for a casual and friendly group, come join us! We invite all new members to join us at Old Road, Lee, Lewisham, London, SE13 5SY.

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Manor House Reading Group

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We gather at the Manor House Library, managed by Alan Morrison, offering library services comprising varied fiction and narrative non-fiction. New members are welcome to join us at Old Road, Lee, Lewisham, London, SE13 5SY.

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Coombe Girls Book Group

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Meets at Coombe Girls\' School on Run by Kate Priestley Library service This group meets once a fortnight on Thursday lunchtimes in the school library and is manily for girls in year 8 and 9. We focus on a new teenage fiction book each time, as a group read, and book club memebers can also request books from the librarian. The club is run by the youth librarian from Kingston Libraries and the group take part in the Kingston Youth Book Award and the Kingston Libraries Literary Cup Quiz. We meet at: Coombe Lane, New Malden, Kingston upon thames, London, KT3 3TU Accepting new members Tags women only

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Holy Cross Year 7 Book Group

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The group takes place at Holy Cross Girls' School on alternating Thursdays at lunchtime. It is for girls in Year 7, designed to aid the transition from primary to secondary level and help them move from reading children's fiction to teenage literature. The group reads and discusses a new fiction book each time, as well as suggesting other books to other members. It is organised jointly by the youth librarian from Kingston Libraries and a teacher from the school. We are now accepting new members. This group is open to women only.

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New Malden Library Readers Group

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We convene at Kingston Road, New Malden, Kingston upon thames, London, KT3 3LY every 6 weeks, on a Wednesday from 11am - 12 noon. Led by Alison Townsend, this library service reads a variety of classic, modern, and non-fiction pieces.

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New Malden Library Chatterbooks Group

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Gather with other book-loving children aged 7-11 for a monthly reading group. Join for conversations about the books you've been reading, hear what others are into, enjoy book-related puzzles and activities, and pick from new library books. New members are welcome - just stop by the New Malden Library located at 48 Kingston Road, New Malden, Kingston upon thames, London, KT3 3LY. Hosted by Anita Lewis, get ready for some engaging fun with our Chatterbooks group!

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Leering Ladies

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The group is composed of exciting, inquisitive women who are employed in libraries in the London Borough of Southwark. Jane Picciano leads this friendly bunch that meets at the King's College Libraries in New Hunt's House, London, SE1 1UL. Together, they seek to broaden their knowledge and reading materials.

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Chatterbooks Reading Groups

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Meets at Southwark Libraries on Run by Elaine Walters Library service London Borough of Southwark - Libraries Chatterbooks reading groups for ages seven to eleven. Do you love reading? Talk about your favourite books and authors or make creative arts and crafts about your favourite book characters. Chatterbooks gets children sharing views and ideas and reading together. Parents are welcome and there is no need to book, just turn up and join in! These groups appeal to children ages 7 to 11. We meet at: Please refer to the group website link, Southwark, London, SE1 Accepting new members Tags Chatterbooks

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The Urban Explorers Book Club

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Join us at the 5th View Cocktail Lounge and Cafe at Waterstone's Piccadilly from 3-5pm on Sunday 3 April for our book club. Vincent Proost will be there to lead a discussion about two books: There Once Lived a Woman Who Tried to Kill Her Neighbor's Baby: Scary Fairy Tales and The Summer Without Men. No need to read both - feel free to share your favorites, too! For refreshments, choose from the varied menu of coffee, juices, beer, wine, and cocktails. There are only 10 spots available, so RSVP at www.theurbanexplorersclub.co.uk to reserve your place.

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Wood Green Teen Library/Manga Reading Group/Drawing Club

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Meets at Wood Green Teen Library on Run by Joyce Rowe Library service Groups are run by: Joyce Rowe @ Wood Green Central Library We run two Groups. Both groups enjoy Manga Novels & Graphic books. We meet Tuesday evenling monthly for the Reading Group. For those who are artistic we meet up every Friday between 4pm-6pm for the Manga drawing club. The groups are for young people from 11-19 years old. Visit our website or contact the library for more information. htt://www.haringey.gov.uk/libraries We meet at: High Road, N22 6XD, Haringey, London, N22 6XD Accepting new members Tags graphic novel

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