Book Swaps 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.*

The Introverts' Book Club | Sabadell

Cozy Tuesday Book Club: The Authenticity Project

**Welcome to the meeting of our cozy book club!** 📚☕ This time, we’ll discuss The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley. It starts with a green notebook in which the characters write their most honest truths about themselves. **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.

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

MEDIDA POR MEDIDA, de William Shakespeare

En esta ocasión, comentaremos Media por medida, de William Shakespeare. Vincentio, el duque de Viena, hace saber que pretende dejar la ciudad en misión diplomática dejando el gobierno en manos de un juez estricto, Angelo. Bajo el gobierno del duque, las leyes de la ciudad contra la fornicación eran laxas, pero Angelo es conocido por ser muy duro respecto a esos temas. Claudio, un joven noble, está prometido a Juliet; pero habiendo pospuesto la boda la deja embarazada antes de esta. Por ello es castigado por Angelo, y aunque está dispuesto a casarse, la sentencia es la muerte, así que su amigo Lucio visita a Isabella, la hermana de Claudio, una novicia para que interceda con Angelo y así evitar la muerte de Claudio. Una obra que habla de la corrupción del poder, la justicia, la moralidad y el perdón. IMPORTANTE: Por respeto al organizador y a los asistentes, se ruega que los que se apunten al evento pero finalmente no puedan venir, lo notifiquen dándose de baja mediante un RSVP. De lo contrario, no podréis volver en futuros eventos.

Todo tiene su final: Duelo de amigas

Libros marginales se enorgullece de anunciar su primer club de lectura presencial en la librería La Malinche (Aragó 127). Como buenas marginales que somos abordaremos EL tema que queremos evitar porque nos da COSA, pero que inexorablemente nos alcanzará. Como diría Hector Lavoe: "Todo tiene su final...". Serán 4 sesiones: tres en septiembre y una en octubre. Inscripción e información: lamalinchelibreria@gmail.com "Esta actividad ha recibido una ayuda del Ministerio de Cultura a través de la Dirección General del Libro, del Cómic y de la Lectura"

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).

Vamos a comentar nuestros relatos/cuentos

Os propongo una actividad basada en comentar relatos/cuentos que hemos escrito en casa con tiempo y calma. Para el domingo 4 de octubre vamos a escribir sobre "Gente de mal dormir" Escribe con total libertad usando tu creatividad Escribe, canta, declama lo que te surja del alma. Eso sí con un máximo de **dos páginas** (Arial, 12 pt y 1,15 espacio ). Nos encontraremos en la cafetería viena las 11.30h.

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! Other *Gays Can Read* Book Club events: * 31 Oct - Book Club: In Memoriam, Alice Winn * 25 Dec - No reading. Just eating for Jesus! Check out the group page for social events.

📚 BOOK CLUB (Oct 3) – "Abundance" By, Ezra Klein

*Why does it feel like it's so hard for the U.S. to build housing, clean energy, and modern infrastructure, even when everyone agrees it's necessary?* *Together, we'll dive into Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson's vision for moving from scarcity to abundance, and what a forward-looking, building-focused future looks like for democracy.* Even if you haven’t finished the book – or didn’t even get started – you’re welcome to join the discussion and share your thoughts. * **5:45–6:00PM** – Mingling and browsing at Backstory Bookshop * **6:00PM sharp** – Book club begins *Please arrive on time so we can start promptly and minimize interruptions. Thank you!* *Please RSVP* [HERE](https://www.democratsabroad.org/181073/_book_club_oct_3_abundance_by_ezra_klein) *into receive a copy of the discussion questions a few days before we meet – but no prep is needed.* * Let us know if you’re interested in helping moderate the discussion. **ABOUT THE BOOK:** In **Abundance**, journalistic titans Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson offer a once-in-a-generation call to rethink the systemic bottlenecks miring modern life, from housing and clean energy to education and healthcare. They explore how rules designed to solve past problems now hinder our ability to build, offering a paradigm-shifting roadmap for how democracy can move from protecting and preserving to actively building a better, more prosperous future. "**Abundance**" is available from **Backstory Bookshop** in paperback or as an audiobook. **Paperback:** Stop by the shop, give them a call, or order online directly through Backstory by [clicking here](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/abundance/). **Audiobook:** The audio version is approximately **7 hours** – just to give you an idea for planning your reading time. ***🍝 Join us for Dinner with DA: A Fundraiser immediately following the book club - [click here for details and to RSVP](https://www.democratsabroad.org/181073/_dine_with_da_bcn_oct_3_a_fundraising_event).🍕*** ### 2027 BOOK CLUB PLANNING **Bring your book suggestions!** At this October 3 meeting, you'll have a chance to share what you think we should read together in 2027. * In 2027, the book club will meet 3 times: **February** (tentatively Feb 27), **June** (tentatively June 12), and **October** (tentatively Oct 2 or 16). *** 👕 Help spread the word about Democrats Abroad and VoteFromAbroad.org by [clicking here to pick up a DA Barcelona t-shirt](https://shop.democratsabroad.org/collections/spain) to wear at events or around the city. *Proceeds from sales help support the work of Democrats Abroad.* *** 💙 Support DA Barcelona’s Get Out the Vote (GOTV) efforts and activism by donating here: [https://www.democratsabroad.org/es_donate](https://www.democratsabroad.org/es_donate) *** 🎉 Democrats Abroad Barcelona is also on: 📸 **Instagram** – follow us at [@demsabroadbarcelona](https://www.instagram.com/demsabroadbarcelona) 🤝 **Meetup** – [click here](https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-xnipmfqo/) to join us

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: Park & Read (& BYOB)

**Do you love reading? Do you like laying out in a park?** ***Let’s do both!*** Grab whatever you're reading, a picnic blanket, and a bottle of your favorite beverage! **We'll meet at 6:00PM on Tues. 6 Oct at the Gran Clariana Parque Gloriès**. We'll read for an hour or so, then discuss what we're each respectively reading (as well as any other fabulous recent reads)! What a gay way to spend a Tuesday night!