Book clubs in Manchester

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

Woodyreads

Seeking a book club

Hey! I’m 26 (female) and obsessed with horror, crime, mystery, and thrillers. Always down to swap recs or dive into new genres—open to just about anything if it keeps me turning pages! Anyone down to read some of these genres together? Can be online or in person x I just need someone to talk about some of these shocking reads with 😫

Woodyreads recommends:

The last house on needless street

by Cartriona ward | Learn more and buy

The Last House on Needless Street is so eerie and clever—it constantly keeps you questioning what’s real. It’s unsettling but also surprisingly emotional, and it stuck with me long after I finished.

RKhatun

Seeking a book club

Hi, i'm 23 and I've been obsessed with reading my whole life! I love mysteries, psychological thrillers and crime books but in-between reading those, I like to unwind with a chick-lit/lighthearted romance book. I have also been loving reading general fiction books these past couple of years, specifically more emotional/sad ones. Some of my favourite authors are Holly Jackson, Jodi Picoult, Alice Feeney, and John Marrs. I'm looking to join a relaxed book group, to meet likeminded individuals who share my love of reading! :)

Linda Mahont

Seeking a book club

Walking, yoga and reading are my favourite hobbies. I am looking for a book club to join and meet new people.

Booksieboo

Seeking a book club

Bookworm

Booksieboo recommends:

Hollow hellion

by Jodie King | Learn more and buy

Everything

Booksieboo

Seeking a book club

Rediscovered my love of reading and want to meet others who enjoy the same type of reads. Also interested in starting a spicy book club or joining one Dark romance - Erotic fiction-Thrillers

Booksieboo recommends:

Hollow hellion

by Jodie King | Learn more and buy

Everything

Daniel

Seeking a book club

I'm Daniel, looking for a relaxed book club to introduce me to interesting books. My office book club has been really good so looking for another. Ideally quite a chill one with friendly people who enjoy books and reading

Daniel recommends:

Circe

by Madaline Miller | Learn more and buy

A super interesting take on Greek Mythology and great character driven story

Guards! Guards!

by Terry Pratchett | Learn more and buy

It was the book that rekindled my love of reading in my teens that’s carried into adulthood, it's a good story, well written characters and interesting take on a piece of the world

Ayesha

Seeking a book club

Hi my names ayesha i love reading feel good books and romance books. I’d love to join a book group because I’m looking for a way to connect with others in a meaningful, low-pressure setting. I spend most of my time working as a nurse, which can be rewarding but also isolating, and I miss having regular conversations that aren’t just about work. I enjoy reading and would love the chance to share thoughts, laugh, and listen with people who also find comfort and inspiration in books.

Lucy

Seeking a book club

I mainly love romance and romantasy, but I read a bit of anything fiction! I just read Serial Killer Games, I'm rereading The Cruel Prince with my partner and I'm reading Tender is the Flesh in my own time:) I recently moved up to Manchester and I'm just looking for other people to talk about books with!

Lucy recommends:

Serial Killer Games

by Kate Posey | Learn more and buy

Funny, lots of plot twists and not as stereotypical as I was expecting. Light-hearted!

Toby Charity

Seeking a book club

I‘m 23, doing a PhD in acoustics in Manchester have become a lover of books and would love to have a space to discuss them. Ideally modern classics but open to any fiction :)

Toby Charity recommends:

How To Write An Autobiographical Novel

by Alexander Chee | Learn more and buy

Got me into reading as an adult again - so well written but also such an interesting format for a book.

Hazel

Seeking a book club

I love reading a large variety for example horror, romance, thriller and crime fiction. I am looking to find new people to talk about books with and b able to enjoy a book with all while making some new friends.

Michelle

Seeking a book club

hi my name is michelle im am 59 years old and want to meet people love walking reading and playing games

Romi

Seeking a book club

Hi! I’m Romi – I teach Spanish and English and love all things language, literature, and philosophy. Big fan of short, powerful stories (Hemingway, Carver, Borges). I moved to Manchester three years ago, but with lots of back and forth, I’m only just settling in — and still don’t know many people here. Would love a literature meet-up or book club!

Romi recommends:

Why Don't You Dance

by Raymond Carver | Learn more and buy

One of my favourite short stories. I love how it captures so much with so little - the classic iceberg structure. It’s visually simple but emotionally deep, touching on relationships, youth, and those quiet, defining moments that linger long after you've finished reading.

Yvonne

Seeking a book club

I want an excuse to read a book and share that experience with someone else. We go for meals and go to the cinema them chat after or during that experience. I want to do that with people about books. I'm curious, chatty and want to develop a social life or friendships starting with a book. Ideally, I'm keen to explore the experiences of black people, black women but I'll grow from there.

Chloe

Seeking a book club

Hello! My name is Chloe, I'm 28- I've just spent 6 months living at home after living in London for 4 years and now I'm making the move to Manchester as I just accepted a new job there. This year, I got back into reading and I love it! I've read 32 books so far this year but want to expand the genres I read and would love to connect to like-minded people who also love reading. My current favourite genres would be: thrillers, mythology-based fiction, fantasy and historical fiction but I'm looking to expand this! I would love to join a small, cosy book club in Manchester or in the surrounding areas!

Chloe recommends:

The Forest of Vanishing Stars

by Kristin Harmel | Learn more and buy

This book is a historical fiction novel based in the Nalibocka forest during World War II and centres on Yona, a woman kidnapped from a German family when she was a toddler and was raised in the forest by an eccentric elderly woman. This was honestly such a nice surprise of a book- it explores themes of love, survival and betrayal.

Geo_WB

Seeking a book club

I moved back to Manchester for work after going to uni here and I would love to meet new people and read more! I read all sorts but really love mysteries and classic romances - Christie and Austen are my two favourites!!

BookWorm85

Seeking a book club

Looking to meet likeminded bookworms like me. Love authors such as Harlan Coben and Anthony Horowitz.

BookWorm85 recommends:

Magpie Murder

by Anthony Horowitz | Learn more and buy

If you love mystery, a good whodunnit then this is the book for you. His writing style is engaging and you won't be able to put it down!

Amy

Seeking a book club

36 years old book lover. Looking to meet like minded to people to talk all things literature!

Amanda

Seeking a book club

52 years young, love in Trafford, I love reading and want to meet others who also enjoy this. My favourite genre is alternative realism, fantasy, fairies, magic that kind of thing or kind of escape to the countryside kind of thing! Favourite book is A Court of Thorns and Roses

Amanda recommends:

A Court of Thorns and Roses

by Sarah J Maas | Learn more and buy

Escape to the realms of fairies and find adventure in this realm, absolutely great book

Colette

Seeking a book club

I enjoy most fictional books, but tend to read fantasy and romance the most. Woman in my 30's wanting to find other people to read with.

Keeta

Seeking a book club

I have recently moved to the area and would love to meet new people with a similar interest! I enjoy romance & mystery books.

Book clubs in Manchester

Woodyreads

Woodyreads recommends:

RKhatun

Linda Mahont

Booksieboo

Booksieboo recommends:

Booksieboo

Booksieboo recommends:

Daniel

Daniel recommends:

Ayesha

Lucy

Lucy recommends:

Toby Charity

Toby Charity recommends:

Hazel

Michelle

Romi

Romi recommends:

Yvonne

Chloe

Chloe recommends:

Geo_WB

BookWorm85

BookWorm85 recommends:

Amy

Amanda

Amanda recommends:

Colette

Keeta

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