Comic Book Clubs Barcelona

The Introverts' Book Club | Barcelona

Practical Magic (1998, 106') - A Watch Party

Dust off your spellbook, polish your broomsticks, and get ready for Margaritas: a bewitchingly secret watch party awaits 🖤🌙 There shall be family curses, candlelit kitchens, suspiciously handsome men, and enough gossip to keep the coven busy for years. Dress code: witchy florals, velvet, lace, moonlit black, or “eccentric aunt who definitely knows a spell for that”. Broomsticks optional, sisterhood mandatory. As always, this is a gender inclusive event - everyone is welcome. 🕯️ (Re)watch *Practical Magic (1998)* with us just in time for the sequel - the screening starts at 4.20 PM 🍸 Grab some tea, Margaritas & snacks in our free bar 🌹 A chance to meet international Barcelona locals who might become your +1 at next movie night September 5, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Javas Hub Cultural - C. Sicilia, 232 We will ask for a **€10 fee** at the entrance to cover costs of the rent and snacks. Please, book your place here or via KinoClub_BCN instagram

Craft Corner: Writers on Writing

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.

Gays Can Read in Sept: THE SAFEKEEP

**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: * 03 Sep - Happy Hour & Book Swap * 10 Oct - Book Club: Trust, Hernán Díaz (bc Dua) * 01 Nov - Book Club: In Memoriam, Alice Winn * 25 Dec - No reading. Just eating for Jesus!

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

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.

Book Club - Yesteryear

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).

Gays Can Read: Book Swap!

**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 Pink Corner (C/d Balmes 52) 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)** 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

Backstory x DBWC - Fit for Profit

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).

Offline Summer House | 1 day retreat for digital detox

To register, you must get your ticket through LUMA: [https://luma.com/7syufl1a](https://luma.com/7syufl1a) # **☀️ Offline Day at the Casita \| Monthly ritual** ​What if being offline was your ultimate way to connect? ​Imagine a weekly ritual to meet IRL, completely phone-free — plus monthly retreats and reading parties without a single phone in sight. ​**This month's offline ritual:** Some of our best days are the ones where we simply *are*. At The Offline Summer House, we're co-creating an ecosystem of trust, presence, and calm. ​Forget notifications, trends, and outside noise. Come live the luxury of analog: read under an olive tree or unwind by the pool, join spontaneous workshops on wellbeing, creativity, or regeneration, and let your phone rest in our Device Hotel while you rest in the present. ​**🎟️ Monthly members gathering. Join with a trial pass or sign up as a member for free access to all weekly events.** [Apply here](https://luma.com/theofflineclub-barcelona)  ​🕖 **Schedule** * ​**11:00** \| **Arrival & Phone Check-In.** (Your phone sleeps in our phone hotel) * ​**13:30** **\| Icebreaker activity** — A simple way to start connecting, authentically. * ​**14:00** **\| Community lunch** — Bring a dish to share, or support a local business. * ​**16:00** **\| Optional activities** — Member-led sessions on wellness, creativity or sustainability. * ​**19:00** **\| Closing circle** — We gather to close the day together. ​✅ **What to Bring** * ​Your analog hobby (instrument, that book you've been meaning to read, board games, or creative materials — we'll have some too) * ​Sun & water essentials: towel, swimsuit, sunscreen, flip-flops, hat, refillable water bottle * ​A dish to share for the communal lunch * ​Comfortable clothes and a curious spirit ​📍 **Location** * ​**The Offline Clubhouse** (Exact address visible after registration) * ​A Catalan villa with a garden, pool and Barcelona views. * ​*10-min walk from Vallcarca station. Bicycle/scooter parking available inside.* ​*Trial passes are limited to keep the evening intimate, so reserve your spot early!* ​Best, Monique \| The Offline Club Barcelona ​**About The Offline Club**  ​**Our mission** ​It's our mission to reconnect people with themselves and others through real-world communities and authentic, offline experiences. ​We live in a time in which loneliness, deteriorating mental health, and digital overload are some of the most pressing challenges. ​We find it hard to switch off, real-life communities are disappearing, and social media is driving us apart. ​Oh, and we all spend a little more time on our phones than we want… ​The Offline Club was born in Amsterdam in 2024 as the counter-movement of a world led by AI. We gather people offline, building local communities across Europe. ​Monique brought the movement to Barcelona in Oct 2024. ​**Who is it for?** ​Those looking for a relaxing break from screens, distractions, and the daily rush: locals, expats, tech-savvys, and analog souls. ​Join to unwind, meet others, and enjoy hobbies you never have the time for. ​Become a member[ here](https://luma.com/theofflineclub-barcelona) ​**Offline Calendar Structure:** * ​**Weekly Club Member Gatherings:** Every Thursday. Collaborative cooking, movie nights, game nights, or deep dating. * ​**Monthly Offline Day-retreat:** On Sundays, end-of-month A full day at the clubhouse featuring morning silence, community lunch, and member-led workshops. * ​**Monthly FREE XL Stunts:** On Sundays, mid-month. A gathering of celebration. Perfect for newcomers. * ​**Seasonal Offline Getaways:** 48-hours offline and off-grid. The most transformational experience for those seeking a real change. Once every season. ​**Membership Benefits:** * ​**FREE & UNLIMITED** access to club member weekly gatherings. * ​**Member-rates** on monthly day-retreats and seasonal offline getaways. * ​**Partner perks** (wellness/creative studio discounts in BCN). ​**How to join:** Apply to become a member via our **Luma calendar.** Choose between a month-to-month or annual membership.  ​📸 **Disclaimer:** By attending, you agree to being filmed/photographed for promotional use. While you enjoy a phone-free night, our team will discreetly document the magic. Finally, if your phone magically disappears or learns to fly, we aren't responsible!

Hipersticiones Liminales

Amigxs de #Barcelona: Lxs invitamos a participar de “Hipersticiones Liminales”, un club de lectura sobre LA NACIÓN DE LOS SUEÑOS DIURNOS de @juanmattio y ESTÉTICAS LIMINALES de @valentinatanni, conducido por @lucileandrohernandez. Será el miércoles 16 de septiembre, a las 19:00, en @lamalinchelibreria. Gratis, con la compra de uno de los dos libros. Tanto ESTÉTICAS LIMINALES como LA NACIÓN DE LOS SUEÑOS DIURNOS exploran la profunda crisis ontológica que la cultura digital y la inteligencia artificial provocan al disolver las fronteras entre lo físico, lo virtual y lo onírico. Mientras que el ensayo de Tanni cartografía cómo fenómenos nativos de internet —como el vaporwave, los backrooms o el weirdcore funcionan como un nuevo surrealismo de masas y una estrategia de fuga hacia dimensiones extrañas o alucinatorias frente a una realidad asfixiante, la novela de Mattio lleva esta inquietud al terreno de la ficción especulativa al imaginar un colapso metafísico donde una IA generativa conjura “materia hipersticional” que invade nuestro mundo. Ambas obras dialogan al concebir la red y las nuevas tecnologías no como simples herramientas, sino como umbrales y nuevas formas de vida capaces de alterar de manera definitiva el tejido mismo de la realidad y nuestra concepción de la verdad. ¡Lxs esperamos!

Gays Can Read in Oct: TRUST

**Book club for LGBT+ English-speaking transplants in Barcelona. In October we’re reading: TRUST, by Hernan Diaz** This technically isn't LGBT-themed, but we are more than our gayness! Also, this is the book that brought Dua Lipa and Callum Turner together. As Gays Who Can Read, let us pay tribute to the Patron Diva of Book Nerds by reading the Pulitzer Prize winning "metafiction" about capitalism that got her James Bond Jr., and got us Dua in Schiaparelli and Chanel! #gayrights **We’ll meet Sat, 10 OCT 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: * 01 Nov - Book Club: In Memoriam, Alice Winn * 25 Dec - No reading. Just eating for Jesus!

Tour Literario por España: Valencia

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. 💖