The Book Hive Book Club Hub

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

Very open, choices driven by the personality of members.

Literary fiction.

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.

Once monthly Saturday morning meet up in Plumstead Road Library reading books no longer than 200 pages. A variety of modern and classic fiction. Small, friendly group from 10am to 11am. Great, relaxed way to start the weekend. One book! Come on — you can manage that! Join us 😃

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

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).

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

Queer and political books only.

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

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

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.

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

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)

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.

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

Literary fiction; chosen democratically.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

Each member gets to choose a book in rotation.

Romantasy books!

Mostly Fiction.

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).

Sci-fi / Fantasy.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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

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.

A friendly, sociable book club for people who love great fiction and want to meet new people in Norwich. Each month we'll choose a novel that has won, been shortlisted or longlisted for the Booker Prize. We'll meet in a relaxed city-centre pub or wine bar for drinks and lively conversation.

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.

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

Wine and tea provided (donations welcome)

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

We read short texts in translation.

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.

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

Fiction & Non-fiction.

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.