About us
Amsterdam Book Club is an English-language book club in Amsterdam for readers who enjoy discovering great books and discussing them together. Through a shared love of reading, we create space for thoughtful conversation, new perspectives, and meaningful connections built around the books that move us.
We choose our book club pick together, spend time reading on our own, and then gather in welcoming spaces across the city for an open, relaxed discussion. Our conversations range from first impressions to deeper dives into themes, characters, and the author’s craft — sometimes even exploring the cultural and social context behind the story and its relevance to our own lives.
Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just starting your literary journey, you’ll find a warm, welcoming space to share ideas, discover new perspectives, and celebrate the joy of reading.
Scam notice: Amsterdam Book Club never asks authors, agents or publishers for payment to feature, select or discuss a book. Any message requesting this in our name should be treated as fraudulent. Read more.
Featured event
End-of-Year Dinner 🍽️
We've debated characters, disagreed over endings, attended author talks and swapped books. Now it's time to put the novels aside and enjoy an evening together!
To round off 2026, we're gathering at Het Ketelhuis for a special evening celebrating the books, conversations and connections that have made this year memorable.
Expect a delicious three-course dinner, drinks, great company and, of course, a little literary fun! You might even get the chance to put your bookish knowledge to the test 👀
Whether you've been with us throughout the year or only recently joined the club, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect, catch up and celebrate together.
THE DETAILS
- Date: Saturday, 28 November 2026
- Time: 18:00
- Venue: Het Ketelhuis, Amsterdam
- Price: €60 per person, including a three-course dinner, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea.
- Dietary requirements? Please let me know in advance so I can coordinate with the venue.
RSVP & PAYMENT
Advance payment is required to confirm your RSVP. Please RSVP on Meetup and complete your €60 payment using the link below.
Payment (€60): https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/HFjXBvWyMSfkmQ3DVJNvlPYcnncLkakY
💬 STAY CONNECTED
Join our WhatsApp Community to discover upcoming reads, take part in polls, and join our bookish chats.
👉🏽 Join here
Payments are non-refundable once made, as places are limited and arrangements are confirmed with the venue. If Amsterdam Book Club cancels the event, or reschedules it and you can no longer attend, your payment will be refunded.
Upcoming events
5
- €10.00
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Café Conrad, Zocherstraat 10, 1054 LX Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, NH, NL"Esther Greenwood is brilliant, ambitious and seemingly destined for success. Yet beneath the promise of a glamorous New York summer, her world begins to narrow as depression takes hold. Caught between ambition and expectation, Esther must navigate identity, illness and a society determined to prescribe the shape of her future."
🕒 HOW IT WORKS
This is a relaxed, social meetup where readers come together to chat about our current book — no spoilers are off-limits! There are no formal rules — just good company, friendly conversation, and plenty of bookish tangents.🤍 RSVP CONTRIBUTION
To help keep spots fair and meetups well-organised, we ask for a €10 RSVP confirmation for this meetup. Your RSVP includes one drink at the venue.Confirm your spot here: https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/AIh6ETGXfugfihlX9GH50X8Rir6fdsTv
RSVP fees are non-refundable once paid, as spots are limited and planned with the venue. If Amsterdam Book Club cancels or reschedules the meetup and you can no longer attend, your fee will be refunded.
💬 STAY CONNECTED
Join our WhatsApp Community to discover upcoming reads, take part in polls, and join our bookish chats.
👉🏽 Join here16 attendees - €10.00
The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
Café Conrad, Zocherstraat 10, 1054 LX Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, NH, NL"Esther Greenwood is brilliant, ambitious and seemingly destined for success. Yet beneath the promise of a glamorous New York summer, her world begins to narrow as depression takes hold. Caught between ambition and expectation, Esther must navigate identity, illness and a society determined to prescribe the shape of her future."
🕒 HOW IT WORKS
This is a relaxed, social meetup where readers come together to chat about our current book — no spoilers are off-limits! There are no formal rules — just good company, friendly conversation, and plenty of bookish tangents.🤍 RSVP CONTRIBUTION
To help keep spots fair and meetups well-organised, we ask for a €10 RSVP confirmation for this meetup. Your RSVP includes one drink at the venue.Confirm your spot here: https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/AIh6ETGXfugfihlX9GH50X8Rir6fdsTv
RSVP fees are non-refundable once paid, as spots are limited and planned with the venue. If Amsterdam Book Club cancels or reschedules the meetup and you can no longer attend, your fee will be refunded.
💬 STAY CONNECTED
Join our WhatsApp Community to discover upcoming reads, take part in polls, and join our bookish chats.
👉🏽 Join here16 attendees - €60.00
End-of-Year Dinner 🍽️
Het Ketelhuis, Pazzanistraat 4, 1014 DB Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, NH, NLWe've debated characters, disagreed over endings, attended author talks and swapped books. Now it's time to put the novels aside and enjoy an evening together!
To round off 2026, we're gathering at Het Ketelhuis for a special evening celebrating the books, conversations and connections that have made this year memorable.
Expect a delicious three-course dinner, drinks, great company and, of course, a little literary fun! You might even get the chance to put your bookish knowledge to the test 👀
Whether you've been with us throughout the year or only recently joined the club, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect, catch up and celebrate together.
THE DETAILS
- Date: Saturday, 28 November 2026
- Time: 18:00
- Venue: Het Ketelhuis, Amsterdam
- Price: €60 per person, including a three-course dinner, wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee and tea.
- Dietary requirements? Please let me know in advance so I can coordinate with the venue.
RSVP & PAYMENT
Advance payment is required to confirm your RSVP. Please RSVP on Meetup and complete your €60 payment using the link below.
Payment (€60): https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/HFjXBvWyMSfkmQ3DVJNvlPYcnncLkakY💬 STAY CONNECTED
Join our WhatsApp Community to discover upcoming reads, take part in polls, and join our bookish chats.
👉🏽 Join herePayments are non-refundable once made, as places are limited and arrangements are confirmed with the venue. If Amsterdam Book Club cancels the event, or reschedules it and you can no longer attend, your payment will be refunded.
12 attendees - €10.00
The Bandit Queens — Parini Shroff
Café Conrad, Zocherstraat 10, 1054 LX Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, NH, NL"Five years after her husband walked out, Geeta is still rumoured to have murdered him. In her Indian village, that reputation brings unexpected freedom: no one dares control her. But when other women start seeking her supposed expertise in getting rid of their husbands, Geeta's hard-won independence — and the entire village — are thrown into chaos."
🕒 HOW IT WORKS
This is a relaxed, social meetup where readers come together to chat about our current book — no spoilers are off-limits! There are no formal rules — just good company, friendly conversation, and plenty of bookish tangents.🤍 RSVP CONTRIBUTION
To help keep spots fair and meetups well-organised, we ask for a €10 RSVP confirmation for this meetup. Your RSVP includes one drink at the venue.Confirm your spot here: https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/X6MfBmC8uaMdcBZ8j1wgPodWLrFZrMLN
RSVP fees are non-refundable once paid, as spots are limited and planned with the venue. If Amsterdam Book Club cancels or reschedules the meetup and you can no longer attend, your fee will be refunded.
💬 STAY CONNECTED
Join our WhatsApp Community to discover upcoming reads, take part in polls, and join our bookish chats.
👉🏽 Join here15 attendees
Past events
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