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The Introverts' Book Club | Barcelona

BCN Chat'n'Chapters Silent Reading Party! @ Parc Carles I - OUTDOOR - SUNDAY

[Follow us on Instagram! ](https://www.instagram.com/bcnchatnchapters?igsh=aXkycTJsdTNzaHN3) 📷 [Join our WhatsApp group!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGcQUlOiwM69tuPm6hBwNt) 📞 Are you guilty of collecting books without finishing them? Struggling to carve out time to delve into that novel you started ages ago? Distractions abound or work piling up? Well, here's a beautiful opportunity: Dive into a unique experience with our Reading Party concept, as featured in the **NY Times**. Picture this: an hour of silent reading followed by lively discussions about the books we've brought along. It's not your typical book club—it's a chance to dust off those neglected novels and party with fellow bookworms! Join Barcelona Reading Party every **two Sundays** at **PARC CARLES I** near **CIUTADELLA and the SCULPTURE OF SANTIAGO ROLDAN**. Sunday's is perfect for those who would like to relax before the new work week! Leave your phone on silent and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. Here's the plan: 📕 6***:00 PM - Arrival*** Arrive early, chat with fellow book lovers, and perhaps snag the best reading spot. 👓 6***:10 PM - 7:10 PM - Reading Time*** Quietly dive into your book of choice. Feel free to join in whenever you arrive. 📚 7***:10 PM - 8:10 PM - Book Chats*** Engage in lively conversations about your current reads with other attendees. It's like speed dating, but for bookworms! **Don't forget to bring your book!** *It's a chance to connect with fellow book lovers, swap literary treasures, and engage in thought-provoking discussions in a cozy setting. All are welcome, whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey. Get ready for an evening filled with books, tea, and stimulating conversations.*

DUBLINESES, de James Joyce

***Dublineses*** (en inglés, *Dubliners*) es una colección de quince relatos cortos del escritor [irlandés](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irlanda "Irlanda") [James Joyce](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Joyce "James Joyce") escritos entre 1904 y 1907, pero publicada tras diversas vicisitudes en 1914. Los quince relatos, que en principio habían sido doce, constituyen una representación [realista](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Realismo_literario "Realismo literario"), y aun [naturalista](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naturalismo_(literatura) "Naturalismo (literatura)"), en ocasiones sutilmente burlona, de las clases media y baja irlandesas en el [Dublín](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dubl%C3%ADn "Dublín") de los primeros años del siglo XX. En estos relatos, Joyce trata de reflejar la «parálisis» cultural, mental y social que aquejaba a la ciudad, sometida secularmente a los dictados del [Imperio británico](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperio_brit%C3%A1nico "Imperio británico") y de la [Iglesia católica](https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iglesia_cat%C3%B3lica "Iglesia católica"). IMPORTANTE: Se ruega que los que se apuntan a venir presencialmente a la sesión, confirmen que van a venir mediante un RSVP. Todos aquellos que, máximo 24 horas antes de la sesión, hayan confirmado su participación y no se presenten, serán expulsados del grupo.

Gaudí, the Architect of Nature (4-part lecture series)

Held at [Backstory: The Studio](www.backstorybookshop.studio) — our bookshop's brand-new third place — this is the first of a four-part lecture series. You can find this programming — and much, much more — on our website. **To pay for the course — and see much more programming — go to the [official course page](https://www.backstorybookshop.studio/course/gaudi-the-architect-of-nature-785b0d): [https://www.https://www.backstorybookshop.studio/course/gaudi-the-architect-of-nature-785b0d](https://www.backstorybookshop.studio/course/barcelona-journaling-circle-memoir-558e43)** On the occasion of Gaudí's Year 2026, we will delve into the life and work of renowned architect Antonio Gaudí. We will review the most important characteristics of his architecture and talk about the projects he carried out that have made him the most internationally recognized Catalan architect. We will dedicate a class to the Sagrada Familia, its symbolism and iconography and what remains to be built. We'll look at his famous projects like La Pedrera, Casa Batlló and Park Güell, but also explore unknown works such as Casa Botines in León or the unbuilt Missions of Tangier. **Sept. 21:** Introduction and general overview of the course. The life of Gaudí. **Sept. 28:** Five main features of Gaudí's architecture and works. **Oct. 5:** Sagrada Familia. **\*We' won't meet Oct. 12 due to the holiday\*** **Oct. 19:** The mature works: La Pedrera, Casa Batlló, Park Güell, Colònia Güell. ## About Dr. Judith Urbano Dr. Judith Urbano Lorente holds a PhD in Art History from the University of Barcelona. She has been a prominent figure in the academic world, serving as the Vice Dean and Head of Studies at the School of Architecture (ESARQ) at the International University of Catalonia (UIC) from 2008 to 2013, where she also taught from 1997. She has been the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at UIC Barcelona, from 2016 to 2025. Dr. Urbano is the principal researcher of the History, Architecture, and Design Research Group (GRHAD). Her research includes significant projects such as the "La Mansana de la Discòrdia” or the musealization project for the Vic Cathedral and a monograph on the building. As a curator, she has overseen various exhibitions, including "Gaudí in Paris 1910" at UIC, "La Mansana de la Discòrdia" at Casa Lleó Morera, “La Casa Gralla, the Journey of a Monument" at the Museum of the History of Barcelona (MUHBA) or “The painter Fortuny” at the Ateneu Barcelonès. Dr. Urbano specializes in 19th and early 20th-century art, with a focus on eclectic and Art Nouveau architecture. Her doctoral thesis on August Font i Carreras has led to two published monographs: Eclecticism and Architecture: August Font i Carreras (1845-1924) and Eclectic Barcelona. She has presented her work at international conferences and has contributed extensively to various academic journals. Her articles have been published in notable journals such as the Bulletin of the Royal Catalan Academy of Fine Arts of Sant Jordi, Assaig de Teatre, Materia, Del Penedès, Kesse, NewsUIC, Coup de Fouet, Hispania Sacra, Focus: Journal of the City and Regional Planning Department, and Archaeometry, among others. She has also written for The Conversation and has been featured in various prestigious books and academic anthologies.

Micro Abierto - Por Amor al Arte

Un espacio para tejer y entretejer la cultura a través de las palabras, la música y las ideas. Emociones y experiencias que resuenan en el corazón. Poemas, canciones, monólogos, lecturas, pruebas nuevas o viejas favoritas: todo cabe mientras quieras subir al escenario a compartir y compartirte. **Cómo funciona:** * 🎟️ **Plazas limitadas** * ✍️ Para participar, debes **llegar al inicio del evento y registrarte en persona con los organizadores** * ⏱️ Cada participante dispone de **7 minutos en el escenario** * 🎭 Público bienvenido durante todo el evento * 🎟️ **Entrada gratuita** * ☕ **Consumo mínimo requerido** para apoyar al espacio y al proyecto Ven a escuchar, a participar o simplemente a disfrutar del ambiente. Un micrófono abierto, una sala atenta y ganas de compartir.

BCN Chat'n'Chapters Silent Reading Party! @ Parc Carles I - OUTDOOR - SUNDAY

[Follow us on Instagram! ](https://www.instagram.com/bcnchatnchapters?igsh=aXkycTJsdTNzaHN3) 📷 [Join our WhatsApp group!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGcQUlOiwM69tuPm6hBwNt) 📞 Are you guilty of collecting books without finishing them? Struggling to carve out time to delve into that novel you started ages ago? Distractions abound or work piling up? Well, here's a beautiful opportunity: Dive into a unique experience with our Reading Party concept, as featured in the **NY Times**. Picture this: an hour of silent reading followed by lively discussions about the books we've brought along. It's not your typical book club—it's a chance to dust off those neglected novels and party with fellow bookworms! Join Barcelona Reading Party every **two Sundays** at **PARC CARLES I** near **CIUTADELLA and the SCULPTURE OF SANTIAGO ROLDAN**. Sunday's is perfect for those who would like to relax before the new work week! Leave your phone on silent and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. Here's the plan: 📕 6***:00 PM - Arrival*** Arrive early, chat with fellow book lovers, and perhaps snag the best reading spot. 👓 6***:10 PM - 7:10 PM - Reading Time*** Quietly dive into your book of choice. Feel free to join in whenever you arrive. 📚 7***:10 PM - 8:10 PM - Book Chats*** Engage in lively conversations about your current reads with other attendees. It's like speed dating, but for bookworms! **Don't forget to bring your book!** *It's a chance to connect with fellow book lovers, swap literary treasures, and engage in thought-provoking discussions in a cozy setting. All are welcome, whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey. Get ready for an evening filled with books, tea, and stimulating conversations.*

Cozy Tuesday Book Club: Our Souls at Night

**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.

Barcelona Journaling Circle: Memoir

Held at [Backstory: The Studio](www.backstorybookshop.studio) — our bookshop's brand-new third place — this is the first of a two-part journaling workshop. You can find this programming — and much, much more — on our website. **To pay for the course — and see much more programming — you can also go to the [official course page](https://www.backstorybookshop.studio/course/barcelona-journaling-circle-memoir-558e43): [https://www.backstorybookshop.studio/course/barcelona-journaling-circle-memoir-558e43](https://www.backstorybookshop.studio/course/barcelona-journaling-circle-memoir-558e43)** **Workshop 1 (Sept. 16): Back to School: The Years That Shaped Us (Marusha)** With the new year energy that September brings, we’ll revisit the teachers who changed us, friendships that defined us, embarrassing moments, first loves (and heartbreaks), and the tiny details our minds chose to keep. Together we’ll explore why certain memories stay, why they matter – and how writing about them helps us understand the people we’ve become. **Workshop 2 (Sept. 30): Back to School: The Gold You Left Behind (Oliver)** With the new year energy that September brings, we’ll dig back into childhood: the things we loved doing before we learned to stop. The drawing, the singing, the building, the daydreaming, the games we played for hours and then quietly dropped because someone said it was silly, impractical, or not who we were supposed to be. Together we’ll explore what got left behind, why, and what it might mean to pick some of it back up. ## About Marusha Mozolevskaya Marusha is the visionary behind the BJF concept. A passionate journaler and writer herself, she first dreamt of a cozy industry event in Barcelona, which she’s happy to call home, and then – BOOM! – it grew into a festival. Marusha is also the founder of the Girls Who Write platform and the Naked Words journaling circle in Barcelona. ## About Oliver Mann Oliver created Shadow Journaling after feeling frustrated that so much journaling advice never gave the depth he needed. Through studying Jung, Robert Johnson, Debbie Ford, Nathaniel Branden, Kay Adams, and Gloria Kempton, Oliver found a thread that helped him, and later his students, go gently into the shadow, with a light, with support, and the confidence that we will grow. Shadow Journaling is about listening to the unheard you. [www.shadowjournaling.com](https://shadowjournaling.com/) *Certified Instructor:* Kay Adams' Journal to the Self Program *Council Member:* International Association for Journal Writing *Cofounder* of the Barcelona Journaling Festival

Club de lectura: INTERNET FOR THE PEOPLE

## Club de lectura de Permacomputing Barcelona — *Internet for the People: The Fight for Our Digital Future, de Ben Tarnoff* Empezamos un nuevo club de lectura dentro de la comunidad de **Permacomputing Barcelona**. Este primer encuentro estará dedicado a *Internet for People*, un libro que propone repensar internet desde una perspectiva más humana, crítica y colectiva. Queremos que el club sea un espacio abierto para compartir ideas, preguntas y experiencias alrededor de la tecnología, sus infraestructuras y las formas en que condicionan nuestra vida cotidiana. **Leer, conversar y pensar colectivamente futuros tecnológicos distintos.** 📖 **Libro:** *Internet for the People: The Fight for Our Digital Future, de Ben Tarnoff* 📅 **30 de septiembre** 🕡 **18:30 h** 📍 **AKASHA Hub Barcelona** No es necesario ser especialista en tecnología ni en permacomputing. El encuentro está abierto a cualquier persona interesada en pensar otras maneras de relacionarnos con internet y con las tecnologías que utilizamos cada día.

BCN Chat'n'Chapters Silent Reading Party! @ Parc Carles I - OUTDOOR - SUNDAY

[Follow us on Instagram! ](https://www.instagram.com/bcnchatnchapters?igsh=aXkycTJsdTNzaHN3) 📷 [Join our WhatsApp group!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGcQUlOiwM69tuPm6hBwNt) 📞 Are you guilty of collecting books without finishing them? Struggling to carve out time to delve into that novel you started ages ago? Distractions abound or work piling up? Well, here's a beautiful opportunity: Dive into a unique experience with our Reading Party concept, as featured in the **NY Times**. Picture this: an hour of silent reading followed by lively discussions about the books we've brought along. It's not your typical book club—it's a chance to dust off those neglected novels and party with fellow bookworms! Join Barcelona Reading Party every **two Sundays** at **PARC CARLES I** near **CIUTADELLA and the SCULPTURE OF SANTIAGO ROLDAN**. Sunday's is perfect for those who would like to relax before the new work week! Leave your phone on silent and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. Here's the plan: 📕 6***:00 PM - Arrival*** Arrive early, chat with fellow book lovers, and perhaps snag the best reading spot. 👓 6***:10 PM - 7:10 PM - Reading Time*** Quietly dive into your book of choice. Feel free to join in whenever you arrive. 📚 7***:10 PM - 8:10 PM - Book Chats*** Engage in lively conversations about your current reads with other attendees. It's like speed dating, but for bookworms! **Don't forget to bring your book!** *It's a chance to connect with fellow book lovers, swap literary treasures, and engage in thought-provoking discussions in a cozy setting. All are welcome, whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey. Get ready for an evening filled with books, tea, and stimulating conversations.*

BCN Chat'n'Chapters Silent Reading Party! @ Parc Carles I - OUTDOOR - SUNDAY

[Follow us on Instagram! ](https://www.instagram.com/bcnchatnchapters?igsh=aXkycTJsdTNzaHN3) 📷 [Join our WhatsApp group!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGcQUlOiwM69tuPm6hBwNt) 📞 Are you guilty of collecting books without finishing them? Struggling to carve out time to delve into that novel you started ages ago? Distractions abound or work piling up? Well, here's a beautiful opportunity: Dive into a unique experience with our Reading Party concept, as featured in the **NY Times**. Picture this: an hour of silent reading followed by lively discussions about the books we've brought along. It's not your typical book club—it's a chance to dust off those neglected novels and party with fellow bookworms! Join Barcelona Reading Party every **two Sundays** at **PARC CARLES I** near **CIUTADELLA and the SCULPTURE OF SANTIAGO ROLDAN**. Sunday's is perfect for those who would like to relax before the new work week! Leave your phone on silent and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. Here's the plan: 📕 6***:00 PM - Arrival*** Arrive early, chat with fellow book lovers, and perhaps snag the best reading spot. 👓 6***:10 PM - 7:10 PM - Reading Time*** Quietly dive into your book of choice. Feel free to join in whenever you arrive. 📚 7***:10 PM - 8:10 PM - Book Chats*** Engage in lively conversations about your current reads with other attendees. It's like speed dating, but for bookworms! **Don't forget to bring your book!** *It's a chance to connect with fellow book lovers, swap literary treasures, and engage in thought-provoking discussions in a cozy setting. All are welcome, whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey. Get ready for an evening filled with books, tea, and stimulating conversations.*

The Great Gatsby - A Lit Course

Held at [Backstory: The Studio](www.backstorybookshop.studio) — our bookshop's brand-new third place — this is the first of a five-part lecture series. You can find this programming — and much, much more — on our website. **To pay for the course — and see much more programming — go to the [official course page](https://www.backstorybookshop.studio/course/the-great-gatsby-7f73e3): [https://www.https://www.backstorybookshop.studio/course/the-great-gatsby-7f73e3](https://www.backstorybookshop.studio/course/barcelona-journaling-circle-memoir-558e43)** When The Great Gatsby was first published in April 1925, it was a commercial and critical failure. Fitzgerald's contemporaries — T.S. Eliot, Edith Wharton, Gertrude Stein — wrote to him in admiration, but the wider public was unmoved. The novel had sold only 25,000 copies by the time of Fitzgerald's death fifteen years later, aged 44, his heart giving out after years of heavy drinking. The novel's resurrection came from an unlikely source. During the Second World War, the Council on Books in Wartime distributed over 150,000 Armed Services Editions to soldiers — and Gatsby found its audience among American troops overseas. Then, in 1945, the critic Lionel Trilling declared Jay Gatsby a symbol of the American Dream itself, an act of critical elevation that lifted the novel into the North American literary canon, where it has remained ever since, its status as a 'classic' further cemented by adoption into high school and college curricula in the 1950s and 60s. What a difference 100 years can make. The Great Gatsby has now sold an estimated 30 million copies worldwide, spawned four feature films, and — in the last two years alone — inspired two major Broadway and West End musical productions. 'The Jazz Age', a term Fitzgerald himself coined, has passed permanently into the global imagination. And yet this novel set in the aftermath of the First World War — that brief, feverish interval of new money, loose morals, and borrowed time — feels less like history and more like a mirror. Jay Gatsby is one of literature's great early architects of the curated public image: a man who reinvented himself from scratch, surrounded that invention with spectacle, and bet everything on a single, doomed idea of who he needed to be. He's an uncannily familiar figure in our current era of personal branding and influencer culture, with its promise of reinvention and wish fulfillment. **September 29, pp. 5-37:** Chapters 1 & 2 **October 6, pp. 38-74:** Chapters 3 & 4 **October 13, pp. 75-103 :** Chapters 5 & 6 **October 20, pp. 104-134:** Chapter 7 **October 27, pp. 135-166:** Chapters 8 & 9 ## About Nancy Goldstein Nancy taught literature at Harvard and MIT before leaving academia for Wall Street, then Brooklyn for Barcelona. She holds a PhD in English Literature with a focus on the Victorian era, and first caught the bug in poetry courses with Helen Vendler, the noted Harvard critic. She leads literary discussion groups in London for adult readers, guiding close, peer-level conversation rather than lecturing at them. Recent participants have called her “a superlative leader” and her teaching “not only great — it was a gift.” She's lived in L’Eixample since 2022 and sings in the 240-person Barcelona English Choir — its only woman bass.