London's Friendly 20- and 30-Somethings Book Club

An active and friendly community reading diverse contemporary fiction

📚 Islington Fortnightly - Tuesdays Beginner-friendly Social Fiction Contemporary fiction

Want to meet fantastic new people in their 20s and 30s while diving into diverse contemporary fiction? Gather with us on Tuesday evenings at the Brewhouse & Kitchen in Highbury to explore brilliant books by a wide range of diverse authors.

Our meetings are structured yet incredibly relaxed. Each session is led by a friendly moderator, followed by a casual social period where you can grab a pint and get to know everyone. We meet in Highbury and host multiple sessions per book, so you can easily find a date that fits your schedule. Come solo or with friends-we can't wait to meet you!

Islington, London
Fortnightly - Tuesdays

From the blog

Real stories of people who found their people in London.

Rachel Okafor · 15 June 2026 I was someone's mum from 6am to midnight. A book club gave me back two hours that were mine. After my son was born I disappeared into being his mother. The thing that brought me back wasn't a spa day or a grand gesture. It was a paperback and a room full of women. Arjun Mehta · 13 June 2026 I optimised my whole life in London. Except the part that actually mattered. I moved here for a brilliant engineering job and built a life so efficient I barely had to speak to anyone. It worked perfectly, right up until it didn't. A running club fixed what I couldn't. Stephen Pryce · 11 June 2026 I couldn't remember the last time I'd made a new friend. Then I made one at 41. My friendships had quietly thinned out over a decade, and I'd stopped believing new ones were still possible at my age. A weekly board game night proved me wrong.