Book Drives Barcelona

Cozy Tuesday Book Club: The Trial by Kafka

**Welcome to the meeting of our cozy book club!** 📚☕ This time, we’ll discuss The Trial, Kafka’s philosophical novel. If you haven’t read the book but still want to join, you’re welcome to come. Spoiler alert: we may discuss the ending 😀 **About** **us:** We are a new, 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.

We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida

Dear all, The book for our next book club meeting for June 11, is **We'll prescribe you a cat** by Syou Ishida (Author), E. Madison Shimoda (Translator). Pages: 304 Published: 2024 I will search for another spot to meet, as it was too loud in Bar Patchwork. I will announce closer to the date where to meet. Have fun reading! Olivia PS: please do not forget there is a 3€ charge for each meeting. Also, please confirm if you cannot attend after your have RSVPed. Thank you!

Book Launch: Thundery At Times - Katie Annice Carr

Join Katie Annice Carr, author of [Moderate Becoming Good Later](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/moderate-becoming-good-later/), for the launch of [Thundery at Times: Loss, Hope and an Unfinished Kayaking Adventure](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/thundery-at-times/). Experience captivating readings and stories from this honest, humorous memoir—as seen on BBC Travel Show—tracing her shift from Barcelona motherhood to tackling her late brother Toby's unwritten book and Shipping Forecast kayaking challenge. She confronts grief, identity shifts, and inelegant paddles to uncover resilience, joy in nature and a sense of hope in adversity. Enjoy the storytelling and Q&A.

The Introverts' Book Club | Barcelona

BCN Chat'n'Chapters Silent Reading Party! @CRAI-UPF - INDOOR - SUNDAYS

[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 **CRAI UPF** in **CIUTADELLA**. 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: 📕 ***5:00 PM - Arrival*** Arrive early, chat with fellow book lovers, and perhaps snag the best reading spot. 👓 ***5:10 PM - 6:10 PM - Reading Time*** Quietly dive into your book of choice. Feel free to join in whenever you arrive. 📚 ***6:10 PM - 7:10 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.*

Backstory Talks: Nir Eyal

Nir is a bestselling author, investor, and leading expert on behavior change, focus, and human potential. A former lecturer at Stanford, he is the author of the international bestsellers *Hooked* and *Indistractable*, which have helped millions better understand habits, attention, and decision-making. His latest book, *Beyond Belief*, explores the hidden assumptions that shape our limits — and how to move beyond them. Join us for an inspiring conversation on habits, attention, and living with greater intention.

Be UPFRONT: 24 Rules for Life Changing Confidence

**[BUY THE BOOK HERE](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/be-upfront/)** Lauren Currie, founder of UPFRONT, invites you to celebrate the launch of her bestselling book — an evening of honest stories (the kind you don't normally hear on a stage), practical tools you'll use the very next day, and a room full of brilliant humans who are done with the old rules. ✨ **What's included** * A live reading and short talk from Lauren * Confidence tools you can use immediately * Q&A and audience moments * Connection and book signing, with books available to buy on the night *Hosted by speaker and coach Nat Pearce* **About the author** Lauren Currie OBE is an entrepreneur, best-selling author of Be UPFRONT: 24 Rules For Life Changing Confidence, and a global voice on confidence as a tool for economic justice. She is the Founder of UPFRONT, a company redefining confidence as a core leadership competency essential to culture change, equity, and performance. UPFRONT’s flagship programme, The Bond, has upskilled 15,000+ women across 50+ countries and is trusted by organisations including Nike, Spotify, and the Ministry of Defence. Lauren believes confidence is not a personality trait, it’s a social and economic lever. She has spent the last decade building businesses, products, and ideas that prove it. She was awarded an OBE for services to design and diversity, named one of the UK’s top businesswomen under 35, and spent seven years as Chair of the UK’s leading maternity discrimination charity, Pregnant Then Screwed. Her children’s book, *Taylor Meets The Trick*, helps young people and the adults around them name the patriarchy for what it is and begin to unlearn it together. She grew up in Kilmarnock in Scotland and now lives in Uppsala in Sweden with her family.

Coffee Connections

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

Meetup Literario - Encuentro lectores y escritores

Vídeo presentación: [https://youtu.be/alzG1rokS1o](https://youtu.be/alzG1rokS1o) ¡Atención! Enviad vuestros textos para la Revista: (artículos, reseñas, textos de ficción, etc.) **[https://letraheridos.es/colaboraciones/](https://letraheridos.es/colaboraciones/)** Empezaremos puntuales, así que no tardéis :) Encuentro para amantes de la literatura. Escritores, lectores o simplemente curiosos. Usuario en **Goodreads** con nuestras lecturas: [https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/108384464-letraheridos](https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/108384464-letraheridos) Pedimos a los participantes que traigan un libro de lectura reciente que les haya emocionado o impactado. En vez de un club de lectura donde todos leemos el mismo libro y lo comentamos, cada uno trae una propuesta para recomendar a los demás. Ocasionalmente compartimos escritos. http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/7/9/7/2/600_455971090.jpeg

🌳🌲PRIMAVERA EN BOSQUES -IV-PRADOS Y FLORES DEL PIRINEO, BOSQUES PI NEGRE

📷 SIURANA: paisatge i història / SIURANA Landscape & Legend 💦

**(CASTELLANO a continuación** 📷 **ENGLISH below)** **Què dir de Siurana? Doncs que és un d'aquells llocs on les paraules es queden curtes per descriure la seva màgia!** Així que tocarà viure-ho! Començarem el dia esmorzant en **un dels miradors més espectaculars de Catalunya, amb vistes privilegiades sobre la cinglera i el pantà, que després de molts anys, torna a estar ple!!!** Tot seguit, passejarem pels carrers del poble, un dels més pintorescos del Priorat, mentre descobrim la seva història i contemplem l’**impressionant Salt de la Reina Mora, on reviurem la llegenda que dóna ànima a aquest indret**. A continuació, iniciarem una **ruta circular d’uns 13km i 450m de desnivell, que ens portarà a baixar cap a la vall per endinsar-nos en un entorn natural sorprenent**. Resseguirem el riu dels Gorgs, un racó fresc i salvatge amb tolls d’aigua cristal·lina, ideals per descansar… i, si ve de gust, refrescar-nos! 💦 **Ens espera un dia inoblidable combinant paisatge, història i natura en estat pur. T'hi animes? ;-)** ℹ️ **Detalls pràctics:** * **Preu:** 25 € excursió + 15 € cotxe (es paga directament al conductor/a) = **Total: 40€** * **Inclou:** guiatge per guia titulat, assegurança d'accidents + responsabilitat civil. * **Targeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutes... **1 gratuïta!** 🥪 Què cal portar? * Picnic per dinar en ruta * Mínim 1,5 L d’aigua * Calçat de muntanya i roba en capes (adaptable al temps) * banyador i tovalloleta * Bastons opcionals ❗️ Política de cancel·lació: * ✅ Fins a **48 h abans**: devolució del pagament (amb descompte de 5 € per gestió) o **canvi per una altra ruta** dins dels pròxims 6 mesos. * ❌ Passades les 48 h: **no es faran devolucions ni canvis**. Gràcies per la teva comprensió! 📲 Segueix-nos i estigues al dia! * 📷 Al nostre Insta 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 a Can Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 **i uneix-te al 👉 [Grup de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H8fQ4srpGthI7j1OWyuBYQ) 👈** per estar informat de properes sortides! Per a + INFO, no dubtis a contactar-me (preferiblement via **WhatsApp**) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🌼 **CASTELLANO 📷** **¿Qué decir de Siurana? Pues que las palabras se quedan cortas para describir este lugar único! Así que tocará vivirlo!** Empezaremos el día desayunando en uno de los miradores más espectaculares de Cataluña, con vistas privilegiadas sobre el acantilado y el embalse, que después de muchos años vuelve a estar lleno! A continuación, pasearemos por las calles del pueblo, uno de los más pintorescos del Priorat, mientras descubrimos su historia y contemplamos el impresionante Salto de la Reina Mora, donde reviviremos la leyenda que da alma a este lugar. Seguidamente, iniciaremos una **ruta circular de unos 13km y 420m** de desnivel, que nos llevará a descender hacia el valle para adentrarnos en un entorno natural sorprendente. Seguiremos el curso del río de los Gorgs, un rincón fresco y salvaje con pozas de agua cristalina, ideales para descansar… y, si apetece, refrescarse. **Una experiencia completa que combina paisaje, historia y naturaleza en estado puro... ✨ ¡no te la pierdas!** ℹ️ **Detalles prácticos:** * **Precio:** 25 € excursión + 15€ coche (se paga directamente al conductor/a) = **Total: 40€** * **Incluye:** guía titulado, seguro de accidentes + responsabilidad civil. * **Tarjeta Nature Connect:** cada 10 rutas… ¡1 gratis! 🥪 **¿Qué hay que llevar?** * Picnic para comer en ruta * Mínimo 1,5 L de agua * Calzado de montaña * Ropa por capas (para adaptarnos al clima) * Bastones (opcionales) ❗️ **Política de cancelación:** * ✅ Hasta 48 h antes: devolución del pago (menos 5 € de gestión) o cambio por otra ruta dentro de los próximos 6 meses. * ❌ Pasadas las 48 h: no se realizan devoluciones ni cambios. ¡Gracias por tu comprensión! 📲 **Síguenos y mantente al día:** * 📷 En Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 En Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Y únete al **👉 [Grupo de WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** para estar al día de nuestras próximas salidas **Para + INFO, no dudes en contactarme** (preferiblemente por WhatsApp) ☎️ **609 309 797 (Jordi)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\- 🏞️ **ENGLISH** 🦗 **Siurana. What can be said about this place? Words truly fall short to describe this unique spot in the world, so it’s better to experience it!** We’ll start the day with breakfast at one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Catalonia, enjoying privileged views over the cliffs and the reservoir, which has finally filled again after many years. Then, we’ll stroll through the village streets—one of the most charming in the Priorat region—while discovering its history and taking in the dramatic Queen’s Leap, where we’ll revisit the legend that gives this place its soul. Afterwards, we’ll begin **a circular hike of around 13km with 420m** of elevation gain, descending into the valley and entering a truly remarkable natural setting. Along the way, we’ll enjoy refreshing spots and wild landscapes, perfect for resting and admiring nature. **A truly unforgettable day blending landscape, history, and nature at its finest. Don't miss it out!** ℹ️ **Practical info:** * **Price:** €25 for the hike + €15 for car transport (paid directly to the driver) = **Total: €40** * **Includes:** certified guide + accident and liability insurance * **Nature Connect Card:** every 10 hikes… 1 free! 🥪 **What to bring:** * Picnic lunch * At least 1.5 L of water * Hiking shoes & layered clothing (weather can change!) * bathing suit & towel * Trekking poles (optional) ❗️ **Cancellation policy:** * ✅ Up to 48 h before: refund (minus €5 admin fee) or a transfer to another hike within the next 6 months. * ❌ Less than 48 h before: no refunds or changes. Thanks for your understanding! 📲 **Stay connected:** * 📷 On Instagram 👉 [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/natureconnectbarcelona) * 😎 On Facebook 👉 [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/natureconnecthikes) * 🥰 Join our **👉 [WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GnAyY0TPC259jA8FC2jIJy) 👈** to stay updated on upcoming outings **For more info, feel free to contact me** (preferably via WhatsApp) ☎️ **+34 609 309 797 (Jordi)**

Backstory Talks: Monika Radojevic

**[BUY HER BOOKS HERE](https://backstorybookshop.shop/browse?s=monika+radojevik&post_type=product&dgwt_wcas=1)** Join us for an evening with Monika Radojevic, one of the most exciting voices in contemporary British literature. Born in London to a Brazilian mother and a Montenegrin father, her writing has always been rooted in the questions that come with carrying multiple worlds inside you — identity, belonging, language and love. An inaugural winner of the [#Merky](https://www.backstorybookshop.com/search/posts?query=%23#Merky) Books New Writers' Prize, Stormzy's Penguin Random House imprint dedicated to uplifting underrepresented voices, she has since published three books. Her debut poetry collection *Teeth in the Back of My Neck* (2021) established her as a fierce and urgent voice on womanhood and identity. Her short story collection *A Beautiful Lack of Consequence* (2025), awarded the Cosmopolitan Best Short Story Collection of 2025, weaves the surreal with the everyday across thirty tales about the ways the world bends and breaks women — and what happens when they snap back. Her debut novel *Strangerland* (2025) is her most personal work yet: a fictionalised retelling of how her own parents met, fell in love and built a life as immigrants in 1990s London. It has been listed as one of the must-read books of 2026 by Service 95, Dua Lipa's book club. At this Backstory Talk, Monika will share the story behind her writing life, introduce her work and open the floor to your questions. Join us! *If this has sparked something in you, Monika will also be running a [writing workshop the following day, 10th June](https://www.eventbrite.de/e/entradas-creative-writing-masterclass-from-idea-to-story-1988937671115?aff=oddtdtcreator).* **More about the author** Monika Radojevic is a London-born Brazilian-Montenegrin poet, writing mentor and author, and the youngest-ever winner of the Merky Books New Writers' Prize. She spent years working in feminist politics before moving to Berlin in August 2025 to write full time. Her writing is a continuous exploration of the messiness of power dynamics. Her book, A Beautiful Lack of Consequence, was awarded the Cosmopolitan Best Short Story collection of 2025. Her debut novel, Strangerland captures the incredible true love story of two immigrants in London in the 90s and was listed as one of the must-read books for 2026 by Service 95, Dua Lipa's book club.