Hobby groups in London

Below you'll find every hobby group we know of in London, as well as people looking to join one.

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Andyreads

Seeking a book club

Looking to join a book group in SW London area, like to spin the wheel with what I read as variety is the spice of life. Would be nice to meet new people that also have an interest in a good read.

Andyreads recommends:

Shogun by James Clavell
Shogun
by James Clavell | Learn more and buy
It is an epic read both educational and a interesting story with strong characters
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Louise

Seeking a book club

Hey, I love reading but would love some motivation to read different genres and more regularly, and meet some new people. I live in South East London/Sydenham so would love to find a local group

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Mutant Freaks RPG

Gaming group

Come play Dungeons and Dragons with Mutant Freaks, and discover a whole new way to play 5th Edition. At Mutant Freaks, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusivity. Our game is designed to be welcoming to players from all walks of life, ensuring a rich and varied gaming experience. D&D at Mutant Freaks is a unique experience for many reasons, with our own paid GMs running sessions, character creation designed to help new players discover the game, and our own world that players at every table contribute towards. One aspect that truly sets us apart is our "drop in, drop out" nature, making it easy for players to play whenever suits them, without disrupting the flow of the game or feeling like they’re missing out on growing their character. This flexibility is ideal for those with busy schedules or for anyone who wants to enjoy D&D without the long-term commitment. Find out more about us here: https://mutantfreaks.co.uk/

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Tessa

Seeking a book club

Love reading but need to expand my genres

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Amy

Seeking a book club

I love reading, it would be great to connect with others who enjoy it too.

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Edoardo

Seeking a book club

Hello! I’m Edoardo, 24 years old avid reader, looking to join (or start) a book club and it meets monthly to get into new books, exchange ideas, and make new friends. I mostly read fiction and would like to get into more β€œmodern” books. I live in East London, Whitechapel area.

Edoardo recommends:

Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
Norwegian Wood
by Haruki Murakami | Learn more and buy
Melancholic, nostalgic but calming, very well written book that investigates loss and relationships. Makes you travel in space and time.
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Stephen

Seeking a gaming group

I am racing towards 60, I play TTRPGs and boardgames and have a semi-regular gaming group with players based round Enfield and Welwyn. We play a range of games and rotate GMs and systems quite regularly. My personal preferences are Runequest and HERO System.

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Wendy

Seeking a book club

I'm interested in joining a book club because I enjoy discussing literature, gaining different perspectives, and discovering new genres. It's a great way to connect with fellow readers and broaden my reading horizons.

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Nina

Seeking a book club

I am an avid 28yr old reader, looking to join a book club near me that meets regularly. I've kind of lost my rhythm with reading so hoping it gets me back on track to read at least 45-50 books in 2024. Would also love to meet new people and make new friends. I live in East London (Hackney area) so I would love it to be local.

Nina recommends:

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee
Pachinko
by Min Jin Lee | Learn more and buy
This richly told and profound novel has everything you would want in a book. As someone who knows very little about Korean history, this book was absolutely fascinating. Rich, detailed characterisation draws us into the lives of these people and, at least for me, teaches us a chapter of modern history we might not have been aware of.
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Rebel Book Club - London

Book club

Never stop learning. Together, we've read a non-fiction book every month since May 2015. We help people to accelerate and mix up their reading habits and to connect with all kinds of curious people. Our original club, the London group is curious, friendly and we'd love to have you join us! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3RXn7eM

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Ciara

Seeking a book club

I’m 26 and recently moved to London (Kilburn), I’m looking for a book club as a way to make new friends and read more

Ciara recommends:

The Secret History by Donna Tartt
The Secret History
by Donna Tartt | Learn more and buy
Dark academia book about a group of classmates that plot to kill their friend
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Science Fiction Book Club.org

Book club

https://www.sciencefictionbookclub.org The Science Fiction Book Club meets in central London England on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month & is open to anyone who'd enjoy discussing the themes & issues found in Science Fiction Novels. We read, meet & discuss character-led Sci-Fi novels for grown-ups at the more literate end of Science Fiction spectrum. Anything from Atwood to Zelazny that helps us become 'Well Read in SF'. Our books are usually from the 60's onwards & can include anything from Alternate History, Cyberpunk, Dystopian Sci-Fi, Feminist Science Fiction, 'Literary' Science Fiction, Modern novels with an SF slant, Mundane Science Fiction, New Wave Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic novels, Proto-Science Fiction classics, Scientific Romance, Short Story Collections, Space Opera or even 'Speculative Fiction'. https://www.sciencefictionbookclub.org

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LouP

Seeking a book club

I’m looking for a friendly local bookgroup

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atenaneta

Seeking a book club

Mostly read fiction, really enjoy classics but want to get more into modern literature, and like a good non-fiction from time to time. Would like to meet at least monthly, meet people to have interesting discussions with and challenge my interpretations. Some of my favourites; Russian literature in general like Master and Margarita or The Idiot, F.S. Fitzgerald, F. Kafka, more recent obsession: Seven Moons of Maali Almeida.

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Holly

Seeking a book club

I am a 30 year old looking for a book club that meets every month, to encourage myself to read more consistently and meet new people who also enjoy reading. I like a lot of different genres and open to any suggestion, although I usually enjoy fiction the most. One of my favourite books I’ve read in the past few years has been A Little Life and this year I really enjoyed Norwegian Wood, Before the Coffee Gets Cold and Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. I live in Chingford, London, so meeting somewhere in East London would be perfect

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Ali68

Seeking a book club

I’d like to discover new books that I may not usually have chosen (happy to try most genres), and to chat about them in a convivial environment

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Mags64

Seeking a book club

Share love of reading and discover recommendations in a social setting

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Huda

Seeking a book club

I am a gap year student who is interested in thriller, mystery, horror but also history.

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Nisrina

Seeking a book club

I have a passion for reading and I'm keen to join a book club. I loved reading during my GCSE and A level studies, I read a lot of gothic literature like Dracula by Bram Stoker, as well as the classics like Shakespeare. I love poetry, as well as more radical books like Franz Fanon.

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Maris

Seeking a book club

I love everything books and I am really interested in having discussions about books . I am looking at also reviving my bookclub currently.

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