The Book Hive Book Club Hub

Varied interests – sometimes we all read our own books and swap!

A club for women to support one another & create meaningful friendships (trans & nonbinary inclusive!). All genres welcome, and books are chosen by popular vote.

Romantasy books!

Fiction and non-fiction, a range of genres. This is a community book club, offering a safe and accessible space to discuss literature. All welcome!

Anything written by fat authors, about fat characters or people, fiction and non fiction, sometimes political sometimes just to read about fat people being happy, chosen by the group each month.

Very open, choices driven by the personality of members.

Book club for writers of fiction and non-fiction. Reading and discussing books with a writer's eye and interest.

Choices are not themed, there are no limitations on genres: members choose a book in rotation. Very informal discussion with a glass of wine. Members must live within a 10 min walk of Golden Dog Lane (NR3).

Monthly and free! Everyone is welcome; relaxed and friendly atmosphere — no pressure, just great reads! Meet fellow book lovers, and come and go as you please.

Anyone fancy climbing Everest? Unfortunately, the Everest in question is Ezra Pound's 'Cantos'.

An informal reading group setting out to tackle one of modernist poetry's most formidable works together. No expertise required, bafflement expected.

All types of books — a different member selects book each month (previously we've had modern fiction, sci-fi, thriller etc).

Generally new paperback fiction. Choice is by dictatorship but sometimes we put a selection to the vote if we're feeling democratic. £7 (includes wine, cheese, biscuits and £1 off next book).

Female and non-binary authors, with the intent of encouraging intellectual and creative discussions.

Fiction, non-fiction, eclectic. We enjoy reading a random selection of books from out of print to hot off the press. Each member takes their turn to choose.

Queer/sci fi/dystopia: some and or all of the above.

Literary fiction; chosen democratically.

Students only. Including but not limited to: fantasy, fiction, romance, dystopian, and mythology. Once a month, club members select a 'Book of the Month' to read and review together.

A bookclub for parents and carers of small children. We read short novels, novellas, and short story collections so that everyone can read around busy schedules.

Crime / historical / cultural — fiction and non-fiction.

We read short texts in translation.

Fiction & Non-fiction.

Short literary classics, ranging in all genres, cultures and times.

A new kind of book club — this one takes place in a sauna! Bringing together reading, reflection, conversation and hot and cold therapy in the Community sauna at City. A different host each time.

Reading / talking group based on individual poets (classical and modern) and/or a subject.

International Fiction. Every month reading a different book from a new country!

Very varied! We rediscover older fiction, fiction in translation, or fiction which has been overlooked for some reason. This includes novels, short stories, sometimes forays into poetry and biography.

Each member gets to choose a book in rotation.

Relaxed fortnightly LGBTQIA friendly socials with like minded readers. Open to anyone and everyone! 1 book chosen for the group a month; the rest of the time people can pick what they want.

The Book Hive (and Aylsham Library) turns the whole of Aylsham into a book group — with a conversation with the author of the chosen book!

Literary fiction.

Queer and political books only.

Fiction & Non-fiction. Not necessarily by lesbians. Trans and nonbinary inclusive.

Horror book club which meets monthly in Norwich. Every member submits a book suggestion and the book of the month gets drawn from a hat. Lively Whatsapp community for discussing book club as well as other horror related interests and goings on.

An all inclusive group exploring fiction and non-fiction feminist literature. Hoping to hear diverse perspectives/develop a deeper understanding of what feminism means re: race, gender, sexuality, class, jobs, geography, ability etc.

Hosted by Toni and Laura. Self-help and Personal Development. Brunch and book chat.

Looking for: literary, fiction. Reasonably accessible; 300 pages max.

We read about the History of Norwich and Norfolk. Members must belong to The Norwich Society.

For visually impaired people to continue their love of reading using audio books (USB stick or CD).
Various authors and genres (members help choose from Calibre audio books catalogue).

(Also active in Cromer, Dereham, Diss, Fakenham, Gaywood & Gt. Yarmouth)

Weird Fiction (Arthur Matchen, HP Lovecraft, MR James, Algernon Blackwood, and stories like 'House on The Borderland' and 'The King in Yellow').

Mostly Fiction.

Always non-fiction — history, biography, memoir, criticism. We’re not affiliated to the Black Horse but meet there!

For neurodivergent members. The club reads a variety of genres. Each month we’ll have a theme or a prompt that members will submit a book in and we’ll all randomly select a book to read.

Bring your own book! A quiet reading hour — a time to read whatever you like without distraction.

Wine and tea provided (donations welcome)

Sci-fi / Fantasy.