Book clubs in Rayleigh

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

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SunnyAnnie

Seeking a book club

I lead a fun and informal book club in Rayleigh and we're looking for new members.

SunnyAnnie recommends:

The Boy on the Bridge by MR Carey
The Boy on the Bridge
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It's the prequel to The Girl with all the Gifts but it's best to read TGWATG first, as there are some delicious Easter eggs in this one, and it does a great job of answering questions and world building, all around beautiful relationships and fully realised complex characters. A real gut-punch of a book.
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Liv

Seeking a book club

I enjoy reading thrillers and mysteries but I am open to reading romance books I just need recommendations on finding that right one to start with. Please feel free to message me I would love to talk to people about books!!

Liv recommends:

The phantom child  by AJ WILLS
The phantom child
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Perfect thriller, page turner and keeps you guessing to the very end!
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Scott

Seeking a book club

34, avid book reader. Interested in both fiction and non-fiction, predominantly enjoy reading horror, dystopian, apocalyptic and sci-fi but will pretty much read anything other than romance. Interested in a like minded reader/club who can help recommend/exchange and chat about books

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Hannah

Seeking a book club

I am 29 love a good book to chill out with after a day with my two children, I have 3 cats and a fiancé too. Nothing better than sitting with my kindle of an evening

Hannah recommends:

The lying game by Tess stimson
The lying game
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I love everything about her books. They are done from each characters point of view
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Strange Books for Strange People

Book club

Where we read books that push the boundaries of normality; you may feel uncomfortable, unsettled or totally infatuated.

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Liberty

Seeking a book club

21 year old aspiring writer and book lover. Planning on starting a local book club named: Strange Books for Strange People. Lover of surrealistic, weird and strange books that push boundaries of normality! Please contact me if interested.

Liberty recommends:

The Secret History by Donna Tartt
The Secret History
by Donna Tartt | Learn more and buy
Painfully relatable narrator.
The Outsiders by S.E Hinton
The Outsiders
by S.E Hinton | Learn more and buy
The perfect book.
Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Certain Dark Things
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Learn more and buy
Narco-Vampires!!
On Sun Swallowing by Dakota Warren
On Sun Swallowing
by Dakota Warren | Learn more and buy
If you have religious trauma, this is the poetry book for you.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
The Song of Achilles
by Madeline Miller | Learn more and buy
Made me cry. Such a poetic writing style.
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
To Kill A Mockingbird
by Harper Lee | Learn more and buy
A brilliantly written classic.
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BookishLiv21

Seeking a book club

Hi my name is Liv. My favourite genre is thrillers and mysteries and I’m trying to connect with people who live in the same area that reads the same genres!

BookishLiv21 recommends:

The phantom child  by AJ WILLS
The phantom child
by AJ WILLS | Learn more and buy
Perfect thriller, page turner and keeps you guessing to the very end!
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Sally

Seeking a book club

I'm 66, retired through ill health some time ago. Love reading, especially in the summer in the garden. Enjoy most genres apart from real slushy

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Julie

Seeking a book club

I enjoy a range of books and am looking for a group to encourage more diversity in reading but also friendship.

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Anne

Seeking a book club

I’m a recently retired 71 year old female. I’ve always loved reading. I like most genres apart from the Mills and Boon style books. I often struggle to find a new good book after I’ve finished reading the current one so I though a book club would keep me well stocked and able to discuss the books I’ve read with like minded people.

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Deborah

Seeking a book club

Retired and love to read all genres. Love to meet new people and chat over coffee and and good book

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Nicola K

Seeking a book club

Hello. Really got into reading again in 2023 and would like to keep this going whilst meeting some new friendly faces. Looking for a relaxed book club in Rayleigh, as I really enjoy chatting and sharing thoughts on my reads.

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Alyson

Seeking a book club

Looking to join a friendly, relaxed book club. I haven’t read in a long time but looking to meet new people and start reading again xxx

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Caxton\\\'s Book Club

Book club

Meets at Caxton Books & Gallery on Run by Sally Johnson Library service We run 2 monthly book groups. The first Monday and first Wednesday of the month. We have around 50 members, but members can\'t always come to every meeting, so we generally have around 14-18 at each meeting. We charge £3 subs and we serve free wine and refreshments. We read a wide range of books which are all on our website. I chair the group, but it is a very open, friendly discussion and I try to ensure that everyone gets a chance to express their opinions. Every two months we also run a supper book club, where we often have visiting authors. For example in February 2012 we had Alison Pick who was on tour from Canada for 5 days promoting her novel \'Far to Go\' and in April 2012 we have Dame Harriet Walter, the celebrated actress, who has also published two books. June 30th 2012 is National Reading Group Day and we have two Bloomsbury authors coming to discuss their latest novels - Vanessa Gebbie\'s \'Coward\'s Tale\' and Stephen May\'s \'Life! Death! Prizes!\' We ran this event last year and it was a really lovely evening. We are hoping to engage as many reading groups as possible, so would love to hear from you. Details of all are events are on our website: www.caxton-books.co.uk or you can follow us on twitter and facebook. We meet at: 37 Connaught Avenue, Frinton on sea, Essex, CO13 9PN Accepting new members

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Rayleigh Vineyard Book Club

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The book club, run by Hellen Riebold, holds its meetings at an address off Trinity Road in Rayleigh, Essex. This is a very welcoming and friendly group consisting of mostly women, but some men join as well. We usually start the meeting with coffee and cake (pre-Covid times) and have a brief chat. Don't be discouraged if you couldn't read the book as there is always someone else with who you can discuss nuances of the book. There are about ten committed members in the club right now. Some previous books that we've discussed include "A Thousand Splendid Suns", "It's Not About The Bike", "If Nobody Speaks of Remarkable Things" and "Letters from Pemberely", among others. We meet uninterrupted every second Sunday of every month at Rayleigh, Essex and welcome suggestions and new members with affection and warmth. This is any individual run and so we restrict any religious inclination during the meetings. Please feel free to join at our contacts if are lured by books and cafe, meets at Rayleigh, Essex, and want to channel head on with us first.

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