Book Drives Barcelona

New Bookclub in BCN 🧟 Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

In 1816, Lord Byron dared his friends to write a ghost story. 18-year-old Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein. For our first Spines & Wines BCN meetup, we're reading it just in time for Halloween 🎃 📖 Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 🧟 🍷 Drinks and relaxed book chat in a location TBD. 👥 Only 10 spots to allow for a cozy and engaging discussion.

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.

The Introverts' Book Club | Sabadell

Club de lectura: Digital Vegan

## Club de lectura Permacomputing — *Digital Vegan* Continuamos con el club de lectura de **Permacomputing Barcelona**, un espacio para compartir lecturas, preguntas y conversaciones sobre nuestra relación con la tecnología. En este segundo encuentro leeremos *Digital Vegan: Healthier Technology for a Happier Planet*, de **Andy Farnell**, una propuesta para reflexionar sobre el impacto material, energético y social de las tecnologías digitales y sobre cómo podemos construir una relación más consciente y sostenible con ellas. A partir del libro conversaremos sobre consumo tecnológico, dependencia digital, sostenibilidad y sobre las alternativas que podemos imaginar desde prácticas como el permacomputing. **Leer, conversar y pensar colectivamente futuros tecnológicos distintos.** 📖 **Libro:** *Digital Vegan: Healthier Technology for a Happier Planet*, de Andy Farnell 📅 **28 de octubre** 🕡 **18:30 h** 📍 **AKASHA Hub Barcelona / Por confirmar** El encuentro está abierto a cualquier persona interesada en tecnología, sostenibilidad y cultura digital. No es necesario tener conocimientos técnicos previos.

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.*

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.

Backstory Talks: The importance of universal basic income

Access to universal basic income is thought by some experts to help resolve many of today's global issues: from poverty, to crime, to human rights violations and even the climate crisis. This talk, organized by [Clamour BCN](https://www.instagram.com/clamourbcn/), will delve deep into the topic and explore why universal basic income could be a mechanism for guaranteeing basic freedoms in an era of growing inequalities and injustices. Joining Backstory Bookshop for this conversation will be **David Casassas** and **Julie Wark**. **David** is an associate professor at the University of Barcelona, where he teaches social and political theory. He was Secretary of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) and is now a member of its International Advisory Board. He is the author of *Unconditional Freedom: Universal Basic Income and Social Power.* [Buy the book here!](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/unconditional-freedom/) **Julie** is the author of *The Human Rights Manifesto*, co-author of *Indonesia: Law, Propaganda, and Terror, and Against Charity*, and the European correspondent for CounterPunch.

📚 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.

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

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 18 de octubre vamos a escribir sobre "No me pongais tantas normas que no me da tiempo a romperlas" 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.

Elaine Vilar Madruga: La piel hembra

**Con presencia de la autora ¡Ojo, el aforo es limitado, escribid al correo para asegurar plaza!** Se viene club con nuestra querida @elainevilarm para hablar de su novela 'La piel hembra' editada por @editorialbarrett. ❤️‍🔥 Acerca del libro: Todas las mujeres de un pueblo perdido en las montañas experimentan una extraña calentura y, una noche, sintiéndose llamadas por dios, se escapan de sus casas y sus maridos para regresar a la mañana siguiente recubiertas de un polvo dorado y embarazadas. Todas arman ser la madre del nuevo mesías. Así comienza 'La piel hembra', la obra más ambiciosa de Elaine Vilar Madruga, que despliega un universo propio, donde lo fantástico y lo inquietante se entrelazan con un lirismo intenso y una rabia latente. Inscripción: 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”.