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Craft Corner: Writers on Writing

Tue, Sep 8, 4:30 PM

From Backstory English Bookshop - Events

4.7

For writers and readers alike, Craft Corner is a book club focusing on the craft of writing, creativity, and the writing life. We’ll discuss craft, inspiration, discipline, and the realities of the writing life — open to writers at any stage as well as curious readers interested in how stories are made. ## **About the Host** **Olivia** is a writer based in Barcelona, where she has lived for the past seven years. Originally from the United States, she studied creative writing as an undergraduate and later completed a master’s degree in translation at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. A jack of all writerly trades, she has published poetry and nonfiction and is currently navigating the querying process for her first novel.

3 attendees

Gays Can Read in Aug: PALAVER

Sat, Aug 22, 9:00 AM

From Gays Can Read: Barcelona

**Book club for LGBT+ English-speaking transplants in Barcelona.** **In Aug. we’re reading:** **PALAVER, by Bryan Washington 📖** In his third novel, Washington explores family estrangement, queer identity, and imperfect communication. Sound familiar, homos? A mother and son awkwardly reunite in Tokyo after 12-years! The story is told non-linearly, so it might be a Chris Nolan movie someday. Pick up a copy at your favorite local Queer and/or English-language bookstore! **We’ll meet 22 Aug at 11:00am, at VIVARI Coffee & Bakery (Consell de Cent 280)** in L’Eixample to discuss the book, then share in our experiences as friends of Dorothy in a new land. 💅 Everyone in the rainbow alphabet is welcome! **[Join the WhatsApp group for direct updates](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EKg3d60INeC5a1IA8H7Pnb)** Other *Gays Can Read* events: 03 Sep - Happy Hour & Book Swap 12 Sep - Book Club: The Safekeep, Yael Van Der Wouden 10 Oct - Book Club: Trust, Hernán Díaz (bc Dua Lipa) 07 Nov - Book Club: In Memoriam, Alice Winn 25 Dec - Book Club: No reading. Eat for Jesus.

10 attendees

📚 Pages & Beats | Outdoor Book Club & Lo-Fi DJ Session

Sun, Aug 16, 3:00 PM

From PAGES y BEATS

# 📚 Pages & Beats \| Outdoor Book Club & Lo\-Fi DJ Session **Read. Listen. Connect.** Looking for a different way to spend your Sunday in Barcelona? Welcome to **Pages & Beats**—an outdoor book club and reading community where books, music, and meaningful conversations come together. The goal is simple: **to create a welcoming space where people can slow down, enjoy reading, discover new books, and build genuine connections.** Whether you're into fiction, non-fiction, philosophy, biographies, poetry, fantasy, manga, or anything in between, you're welcome. *** ## 📖 What to Expect ### 📚 5:00 PM – Arrive & Read Bring the book you're currently reading, find a comfortable spot in **Parc de la Ciutadella**, and enjoy an hour of uninterrupted reading surrounded by fellow book lovers. No assigned books. No pressure. Just time to read. ### 👋 6:00 PM – The Book Circle We'll gather for a quick round of introductions. Simply tell us: * Your name * What you're currently reading * Why you picked it * One book you'd recommend to everyone It's a relaxed way to break the ice and discover new books and new people. ### 🎧 6:10 PM – Music & Conversation As the music begins, the conversations flow naturally. I'll be playing a live DJ set featuring **lo-fi, soul jazz, and soulful house** while we chat about books, exchange recommendations, and enjoy the park together. There's no formal discussion—just good conversations inspired by what everyone is reading. *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 📚 Any book you're currently reading 🧺 A blanket or something comfortable to sit on 💧 Water, coffee, or your favourite drink ☀️ Good vibes *** ## ✅ Good to Know ✔️ Free to attend ✔️ No membership required ✔️ No assigned reading ✔️ Come on your own or bring a friend ✔️ Everyone is welcome 📍 **Location:** Parc de la Ciutadella, Barcelona 💬 **Join our community to stay updated on future meetups:** **[https://pagesybeats.s.gy/my-link](https://pagesybeats.s.gy/my-link)** *** ### 📚 Read. 🎧 Listen. 💬 Connect.

11 attendees

Cozy Tuesday Book Club: Our Souls at Night

Tue, Sep 15, 4:30 PM

From Books and Friends

4.8

**Welcome to the meeting of our cozy book club!** 📚☕ This time, we’ll discuss Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf. It's his final novel, and love is the central topic, though it's not a typical romantic story. **About** **us:** We are a small book club exploring a variety of genres and authors in coffee places across Barcelona. We come from different backgrounds, and our discussions are in English. However, you may read in any language. We value thoughtful conversations, a relaxed atmosphere, and inclusivity.

8 attendees

Club de lectura - «Amiga mía», de Raquel Congosto

Fri, Sep 4, 5:30 PM

From Club de lectura feminista

4.9

Es **imprescindible** reservar tu plaza en: [Club de lectura y debate feminista - septiembre](https://entradium.com/events/club-de-lectura-y-debate-feminista-septiembre-barcelona-amora-libros-barcelona) Día: **Viernes 4 de septiembre** Hora: **de 19.30 a 21.00** Libro: ***Amiga mía*, de Raquel Congosto** Entrada: **4 euros** (+ gastos de gestión de la plataforma) Sede: **[Amora Libros](https://www.instagram.com/amoralibros_bcn/)** (C/ de Ramón y Cajal, 142, Joanic, Gracia, 08024 Barcelona) Cualquier duda, escríbenos a [info@ciempies.es](info@ciempies.es) En Instagram [ciempies.talleres](https://www.instagram.com/ciempies.talleres/) **Sobre el libro** «Te recortaste del nosotras. Te sacaste fuera. Te llevaste a otra vida, a otra casa que nunca me invitaste a conocer. Te sacaste fuera y dejaste un vacío con tu silueta». Dos mujeres dejan de ser amigas. La ruptura fue dolorosa. Lo que leemos es la voz de una de ellas que le habla directamente a la que se fue. *Amiga mía* es una novela que nos interpela porque narra el duelo, las heridas y las cicatrices que quedan cuando la amistad se acaba. **Sobre la autora** La madrileña Raquel Congosto siempre quiso ser escritora, aunque la vida la llevó por otros caminos. Con *Amiga mía*, su primera novela, lo ha logrado.

4 attendees

Gays Can Read in Sept: THE SAFEKEEP

Sat, Sep 12, 9:00 AM

From Gays Can Read: Barcelona

**Book club for LGBT+ English-speaking transplants in Barcelona. In September we’re reading: THE SAFEKEEP, by Yael Van Der Wouden** A debut novel that even stuffy old Brits call "a remarkable debut novel"! Isabel is an introvert that loves her house! Then her punk-ass brother brings one of his hos into the house, and Isabel over it! ...Or is she? Oh yea, and the world is re-building following World War II. It's always something! **We’ll meet 12 Sep at 11:00am, at VIVARI Coffee & Bakery (Consell de Cent 280)** in L’Eixample to discuss the book, then share in our experiences as friends of Dorothy in a new land. 💅 Everyone in the rainbow alphabet is welcome! **[Join the WhatsApp group for direct updates](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EKg3d60INeC5a1IA8H7Pnb)** Other *Gays Can Read* events: * 22 Aug - Book Club: Palaver, Bryan Washington * 03 Sep - Happy Hour & Book Swap * 10 Oct - Book Club: Trust, Hernán Díaz (bc Dua) * 07 Nov - Book Club: In Memoriam, Alice Winn * 25 Dec - No reading. Just eating for Jesus!

4 attendees

📚 Pages & Beats | Outdoor Book Club & Lo-Fi DJ Session

Sun, Aug 23, 3:00 PM

From PAGES y BEATS

3 attendees

Gays Can Read: Book Swap!

Thu, Sep 3, 4:30 PM

From Gays Can Read: Barcelona

**Love books? Like drinks? *Get some of both!*** Are you a physical-books-for-life kind of gay? Wanna pay forward a *great* book? If a fellow book-kinkster wing-manned a thick novel into your cocktail-slicked palms, mouthing at you from behind the dust jacket that it's a great lay, would you take it home and crack it open? Gay Nerds, let get together to do what we do best: share sheets and liquids! **Pick one or two fabulous books on your shelf *that you're willing to part with,* and bring them with you to LaCarra (C/d Muntaner 34) on Thurs 3 SEPT at 6:30pm for drinks and book swaps!** Don't let great books sit solemnly on your shelf. Share them with someone, then get that hole refilled! **Everyone in the rainbow alphabet is welcome! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️** **Wanna get direct updates? 💬 [Join the GCR WhatsApp group!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EKg3d60INeC5a1IA8H7Pnb)** This is *not* an opportunity to dump out crappy self-help workbooks or misguided book purchases collecting dust. Bring books you think others will enjoy (i.e., the kind you'd take home after scrolling book-Grindr). Then we can all head home a little buzzed\*, hand-in-hand with a hot book-up to take to bed!\*\* Not bad for a Thursday night! \*Or sober! \*\*This is absolutely ***not*** a cruising event! Just fun w/ words b/c language

1 attendee

Backstory x DBWC - Fit for Profit

Sat, Aug 29, 9:00 AM

From Difficult Women Book Club Global

Register here: https://luma.com/hn5pmums Join Difficult Women Book Club and Backstory for a special session examining the ways society commodifies women’s bodies. **How do beauty standards, diet culture, and sex work shape the value placed on women, and who benefits from it?** Through novels and nonfiction, we will trace the systems that profit from female labor, appearance, and desire, and the ways writers expose, resist, and challenge them. **About Us:** Difficult Women Book Club is a global book club reading books by women authors. Founded in Barcelona in 2023, we’ve since grown to 74 cities around the world, all reading the same book each month. We meet once a month, and everyone is welcome! **About the Event:** In the heart of Barcelona, Backstory combines the charm of a small independent bookshop with a space made for meaningful discussions and shared reading. Any questions? Come say hi on [Instagram](http://instagram.com/difficultwomenbookclub).

1 attendee

Book Club - Yesteryear

Thu, Aug 27, 5:00 PM

From Difficult Women Book Club Global

Register here: https://luma.com/af4kutiu Join us to discuss Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke as a bonus read for our Barcelona chapter! **About Us:** Difficult Women Book Club is a global book club reading books by women authors. Founded in Barcelona in 2023, we’ve since grown to 74 cities around the world, all reading the same book each month. We meet once a month, and everyone is welcome! **About the Event:** This will be a beach picnic. Exact location will be sent in the Whatsapp Group the day of. Feel free to bring your own drinks or snacks! Any questions? Come say hi on [Instagram](http://instagram.com/difficultwomenbookclub?utm_source=luma).

1 attendee

📚 Pages & Beats | Outdoor Book Club & Lo-Fi DJ Session

Sun, Aug 30, 3:00 PM

From PAGES y BEATS

2 attendees

Tour Literario por España: Valencia

Fri, Sep 4, 5:00 PM

From The Good Books Club

Acompáñame en un tour literario por españa , esta vez a Valencia , con un clásico inolvidable de Blasco Ibáñez **Cañas y barro, Vicente Blasco Ibáñez 📖** Leeremos esta obra maestra en agosto, viajaremos entre barracas, barcas y aguas de la Albufera, y veremos cómo tres generaciones de una familia de pescadores luchan contra la miseria. Nos reuniremos en [The Book Bar](https://www.thebookbarbcn.es/inicio) en septiembre para hablar de lo que hemos leído, sentido y vivido con el libro. Cada uno se paga su propia copa y brindaremos (quizás con una copa de vino valenciano) para acompañar la conversación sobre el libro 🍷. **🎬 ¿Sabías que tiene serie?** * La adaptación televisiva de TVE de 1978 llevó la Albufera a toda España. Os recomendamos echarle un vistazo después de leer el libro para llegar a la sesión con todo. 🍷 **📚 ¿Dónde conseguir el libro?** * Lo puedes comprar en cualquier librería local, en Casa del Libro o en librerías de Re-Read. Y si prefieres no comprarlo, recuerda que puedes pedirlo prestado gratuitamente en las bibliotecas públicas.💖 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Join me on a literary tour through Spain, this time to Valencia, with an unforgettable classic by Blasco Ibáñez. **Cañas y barro, by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez** 📖 We will read this masterpiece in August, traveling among the *barracas*, boats, and waters of the Albufera, as we watch three generations of a fishing family struggle against poverty. We then will meet at [The Book Bar](https://www.thebookbarbcn.es/inicio) in September to talk about what we've read, felt, and experienced with the story. Everyone pays for their own drink, and we will raise a glass (perhaps of Valencian wine) to accompany our conversation about the book 🍷. 🎬 **Did you know it has a TV series?** The 1978 TVE television adaptation brought the Albufera to all of Spain. We highly recommend checking it out after reading the book so you arrive at the session ready to dive in. 📚 **Where to get the book?** You can buy it at any local bookstore, at Casa del Libro, or at Re-Read bookstores. And if you prefer not to buy it, remember that you can borrow it for free from public libraries. 💖

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Frequently asked questions

You can discover book clubs in Barcelona through Meetup by searching for related groups and events. Simply enter 'book clubs' and your location to find communities holding gatherings in the city.

Joining a book club in Barcelona allows you to meet fellow literature enthusiasts, enjoy engaging discussions, and discover new perspectives. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with the local reading community while exploring diverse genres.

Yes, you can join as many book clubs as you're interested in. Feel free to explore different genres and themes by participating in various clubs. Meetup allows you to RSVP for multiple events as well.

The frequency of meetings varies by club. Some groups may meet weekly, while others gather monthly. It's best to check the event schedules of specific book clubs on Meetup to plan your attendance.

It depends on the group's format. Some clubs expect members to read the book beforehand for discussion, while others focus on more open-ended literary conversations. It's always good to check the event details on Meetup.

Book clubs in Barcelona read a wide variety of genres, from fiction and non-fiction to mystery, historical, and contemporary literature. Each club may focus on specific themes or explore different genres for diverse discussions.

Yes, you can find English-speaking book clubs in Barcelona. Meetup’s search feature allows you to filter clubs by language preference, helping you find the right community for engaging literary discussions.

You can start your own book club by creating a new group on Meetup. Define the club’s focus, select the language and geographical location, then invite members to join and schedule events accordingly.

While many book clubs are free, some may have fees for participating in specific events or activities. Always check the details and any associated costs on the Meetup event page before joining.

Yes, many groups offer online meetings through platforms like Zoom. This flexibility allows members to participate from anywhere, expanding access to discussions beyond geographical limits.

Some book clubs may host events featuring local authors or special guest speakers, but this isn't guaranteed. Always check the event descriptions for any unique opportunities included.

Fee policies vary by group. Don't assume automatic refunds; be sure to check with organizers about cancellation and refund practices before you pay any fees.

Meetup provides a platform to connect people, but can't guarantee the quality or frequency of book club events. Engaging with organizers and reading reviews can help you make informed choices.

Not all book clubs have online meeting options. The choice depends on individual groups and their hosts. Check the event details for information on the meeting format offered.

If your desired genre isn't represented, consider starting your own club through Meetup. This allows you to connect with like-minded enthusiasts who share your unique interests.