Book Swaps Barcelona

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

# 📚 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.

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 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

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.*

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).

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

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).

Queer Bookclub

Vennmón Intercanvi lingüístic francès-català/castellà

L'échange linguistique est d'espagnol/catalan-français Les horaires sont de 11h à 13h (flexibilité pour le début et la fin des échanges) Le prix du billet est de 4 Euros.

Gays Can Read in Aug: PALAVER

**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.

The Introverts' Book Club | Barcelona

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.

Vennmón Intercanvi Lingüístic Anglès/Català-Castellà

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