Book clubs in Southend-on-Sea
Below you'll find every book club we know of in Southend-on-Sea, as well as readers looking for one.

What if... Reading Circle
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We are a speculative fiction reading circle. We meet once a month at a local cafe to discuss strange worlds, impossible futures and unforgettable ideas. www.whatifreadingcircle.com
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Helena
Seeking a book club
27 y/o looking to join a local book club and meet new people to discuss books and general chat. I get through a couple of books a month and would love to share this with others. Romance, thriller, fantasy I read all genres!
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Liv
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In my early 20s looking to join a book club and get a new social link! Love a good chit chat with either a coffee or a glass of wine. Favourite genre is a thriller / mystery but I’m a sucked for a good romance and have just started leaning into the fantasy world. Looking for good book recs as well
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Sophie Freeman
Seeking a book club
Lover of fantasy and fantasy romance, magical realism and a little bit of mystery thriller 🥰 My favourite authors are Robin Hobb, VE Schwab and Sarah J Maas. I would love to make more local bookish friends! I’m a 30 year old mum and have a two year old daughter at home 🥰 Reading is favourite thing to do whenever I have a free minute!
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Claire
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33 year old who has recently gotten into books again! I really enjoy romance, dark romance (current fixation), fantasy and horror books. Looking to connect with people who are also book lovers and to share recommendations and get out of my comfort zone!
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Eloise
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I am 22 and really enjoying reading. I love reading Russian classics and most other types of classics. Horrors, science fiction or fantasy (GOT’s, Poppy Wars, Mistborn). Looking to make friends with the same love of reading
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Emma
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37y/o. Enjoy a mix of fiction and non-fiction. Currently reading; The Book that Held her Heart, Lord of the Rings (Two Towers), The Wide Wide Sea
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Sharon
Seeking a book club
I love reading. Ill try any book genre. I love crime fiction and non fiction, stories with twists and turns and trying to guess the ending. I love a good series of books too.
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Robert
Seeking a book club
I am a local prolific author who writes in various genre ie Historical Fiction, Fictional Crime, Irish Romantic Fiction and short stories. I did until recently have four books published in the USA but alas my publisher contacted me and returned all rights back to me and cancelled my contracts?. Disappointed yet determined I intend to carry on writing since its a labour of love. I have so much knowledge to pass on to those struggling with writing and tips on how to avoid those scams and the vanity press. I am of course 80 years old but I have so many ideas in my head which may or may not help others?.Maybe a local book club or those who are like me a bit of an introvert?. Many Thanks Robert James Bridge Local Author.
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T
Seeking a book club
Hi, I’m 24, and I enjoy most types of fiction. Looking to meet some people who I can get along with, and have some common interests with
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RhiReads98
Seeking a book club
I'm Rhi, I'm 26yrs old. I like to read romance (light and dark) and spice. Easily influenced by all the books that are recommended on TikTok. I'm very much a hermit and looking to step outside my comfort zone and meet people with a similar interest.
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Evie 🦥
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I am 18 years old. My favourite genres are romance, literary fiction and thrillers.
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Abi
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I’m 20 years old and absolutely love reading. My favourite genres are romance and thrillers, but I also read fantasy often. I don’t have any friends that read so I’m looking to make friends with someone with the same hobby. I also love cafes and bookshops!
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Robert
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I am a local author who has published various genres such as Adult Fictional Crime, Canadian Historical Fiction, Irish Romantic Fiction, Short stories and memoirs. I would like to join a local group of authors,writers etc, plus would like to offer tips to those about to enter the rocky road to publishing for free?. Give them some of the knowledge I have gained over the years!.
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Robert James Bridge
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I am a local 87 year old author who until recently had four books published in the USA by penitpublications. unfortunately they contacted me and cancelled all four contracts and returned all rights back to me the author. I know have all of my books on Draft2Digital. KDPublishing and now googleplay (Books) I write in various genre not just one, and am in the middle of writing my life as a War Baby from Southend.
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Toni
Seeking a book club
30 something woman into romantasy, fantasy, urban fantasy books. Willing to meet up monthly if I find a good group to gel with.
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Nalan x
Seeking a book club
I like to read, but I find myself only reading during the holidays. I would like to change that. I tend to read rom coms as they are easy and I don’t need to think too much. I would love to chat through some books and receive as well as give some recommendations xx
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Tao82
Seeking a book club
I enjoy fantasy and sci-fi novels. My favourite author is Terry Pratchett . I would like to meet people to discuss the books i have read in depth
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MARTIN
Seeking a book club
I'm a Nabokov fan. I enjoy magic realism.
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