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A Night in the Lonesome October

A Night in the Lonesome October

Mon, Oct 19, 11:00 PM
From Books With A Sci-Fi Twist
4.9

Get a copy [here on Bookshop ](https://bookshop.org/a/80117/9780063421028)to donate 10% to this bookclub! Under cover of the murky London gloom, a knife-wielding gentleman named Jack prowls the midnight streets with his faithful watchdog Snuff—gathering together the grisly ingredients they will need for an upcoming ancient and unearthly rite. For soon, after the death of the moon, black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into the world. But Snuff and his master are not alone. All manner of participants, both human and not, are about with their ancient tools and their animal familiars in preparation for the dread night. It is brave, devoted Snuff who must calculate the patterns of the Game and keep track of the Players—the witch, the mad monk, the vengeful vicar, the Count who sleeps by day, the Good Doctor and the hulking Experiment Man he fashioned from human body parts, and a wild-card American named Larry Talbot—all the while keeping Things at bay and staying a leap ahead of the Great Detective, who knows quite a bit more than he lets on. Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut. As the hour approaches—let the Game begin…

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Linden Silent Book Club: October 10th Meetup

Linden Silent Book Club: October 10th Meetup

Sat, Oct 10, 3:00 PM
From Linden Silent Book Club

📚 Linden Silent Book Club: October Reading Meetup Join us for a relaxing Saturday of reading, community and bookish conversation! Date: Saturday, October 10th Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Inspo Nutrition, 27 E Elizabeth Ave., Linden, NJ 07036 Schedule: 11:00 – 11:30 AM 📖 Arrive, settle in, grab a drink or snack and chat with fellow readers 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 🤫 Silent reading hour (B.Y.O.Book) 12:30 – 1:00 PM 💬 Optional discussion about what you're reading, book recommendations and general conversation Whether you're halfway through a physical novel, listening to an audiobook, reading manga or diving into nonfiction, all readers are welcome. Come as you are and enjoy a calm morning of books and community! 📚 All readers welcome • No assigned reading • Free to attend

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Linden Silent Book Club: October 24th Book Swap & Reading Meetup

Linden Silent Book Club: October 24th Book Swap & Reading Meetup

Sat, Oct 24, 3:00 PM
From Linden Silent Book Club

📚 Linden Silent Book Club: October Book Swap & Reading Meetup Join us for a relaxing Saturday of reading, community and bookish conversation! On July 11th, we're adding a book swap to our regular Silent Book Club meetup. Bring a gently used book you'd like to pass along and browse books brought by fellow readers. You might leave with your next great read! Date: Saturday, October 24 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Romance Cafe, 943 Elizabeth Avenue, Elizabeth, NJ 07201 Schedule: 11:00 – 11:30 AM 📖 Arrive, settle in, browse the book swap, and chat with fellow readers 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 🤫 Silent reading hour 12:30 – 1:00 PM 💬 Optional discussion about what you're reading, book recommendations and final book swap exchanges Book Swap Guidelines: ✨️Bring up to 2–3 gently used books you'd be happy to pass on. ✨️Take a book if something catches your eye. ✨️ After everyone who has brought a book, takes a book, everyone can browse/take. ✨️ Leave a few, take a few. You are not bound by a 1 to 1 trade. ✨️Participation in the book swap is completely optional. ✨️ Any leftover books will be donated to a nearby little free library. Whether you're halfway through a physical novel, listening to an audiobook, reading manga or diving into nonfiction, all readers are welcome. Come as you are and enjoy a calm morning of books and community. 📚 All readers welcome • No assigned reading • Free to attend

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The Touch Grass Book Club Meet-Up: Mary Oliver's Upstream

The Touch Grass Book Club Meet-Up: Mary Oliver's Upstream

Sun, Nov 1, 7:00 PM
From The Touch Grass Book Club

Bring your journal and your sense of wonder (and maybe a pair of binoculars) to the first Touch Grass Book Club meet-up! In this session, we'll be exploring Mary Oliver's iconic essay collection Upstream and then venturing out to do some nature observation and writing of our own. From there, we'll reconvene to discuss what we experienced and learned. Light snacks will be provided! (And if you need help getting a copy of the book, hit me up, and I'll do my best to hook you up.)

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NYC Romcom Book Club 💕: Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake

NYC Romcom Book Club 💕: Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake

Sun, Oct 25, 3:30 PM
From NYC Romcom Bookclub 💕
5.0

At this meeting we will discuss Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake by Alexis Hall 🧁

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Booze & Books in Brooklyn

Booze & Books in Brooklyn

Mon, Oct 12, 11:30 PM
From Silent Book Club NYC
4.7

In addition to draft beers, **LoFi Bar in Park Slope** features craft cocktails, curated wines, and small bites. Non-alcoholic options are also available. Bring your latest read (and maybe a book light!) and **enjoy $1 off all drinks**. **[LoFi Bar](https://www.lofibrooklyn.com/)** is conveniently located near the F/G/R lines. Please note, this is not a private event and LoFi will be open to the public. **There is seating available for 40 people, available on a first-come basis.**

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Frequently asked questions

Book swaps are events where participants exchange books they have already read for new ones. It's an excellent way to meet fellow book lovers and discover new titles.

You can find local book swap events in New York by searching on Meetup for groups dedicated to literature and book exchanges in the area.

At a book swap event, attendees bring used books they would like to exchange for others. This fosters community connection and new reading opportunities.

Absolutely! You can participate in as many book swaps as you like, offering you a wide range of genres and meeting different book enthusiasts.

Most book swap events are free to attend, though some may have a small fee or request a donation to help cover any organizing costs.

Bring books you are willing to part with, show up on time for the event, and be open to meeting new people and discussing book recommendations.

Expect a friendly atmosphere where people are eager to exchange books and book recommendations, making it a perfect place to connect over literature.

Book swaps in New York can be either in-person or online, depending on the organizer. Check event details on Meetup for specifics.

If there are no book swaps nearby, consider starting your own using Meetup's platform to gauge interest and organize the event.

While many genres are covered in book swaps, not every genre will always have an active group. Variety depends on current participants and interests.

Meetup is the platform for hosting and discovering events. However, individuals or groups, not Meetup itself, organize the book swaps.

Yes, Meetup is excellent for solo book enthusiasts to connect with like-minded readers and form friendships through shared interests.

Meetup provides a platform for finding book swaps, but availability of specific titles is not guaranteed, as this depends on participant contributions.

The frequency of book swaps can vary. Some organizers hold them monthly, while others host events more irregularly based on community interest.

Quality and satisfaction with book swaps may vary, as they depend on the group and attendees. Active participation can enhance your experience.