Book Swaps London

Book Swap Social Event - Make New Friends Who Love Books

Do you have spare books lying around your home? Do you want to read new interesting books for free while socializing with interesting people? This is the event for you. We will enjoy nice drinks and snacks together at a beautiful lounge bar in London. You can bring your books and exchange them with whoever has the books you want to read. Since this is a Science and Philosophy book club, it would be great for you to bring non-fiction books that are insightful and thought-provoking. If you want to bring fiction books that are scientifically or philosophically insightful, feel free to bring those as well. Since it is a social event, I encourage everyone to make deep meaningful conversations and make new friends. You can come alone or bring your friends with you. If you come alone, there is no need to be shy or scared. I will welcome you and introduce you to cool interesting people to speak with. Also feel free to come even if you forget to bring any books.

Book shop exploring (Brixton → Dulwich Park)

In the digital age💻📡📱, do you still like getting a physical book to read? Where do you buy them? Amazon? Waterstone? Blackstone? How about join us for a bookshop crawl, let's try to find some hidden gems of independent bookshops. (Or just tag along for a chat😁) Find out more book shops to try, this time we will be heading down to south London. We will meet at Brixton tube station, then walk towards Dulwich Park. There will be 4-5 book shops in total, never been to most of them, so it will be some new experience for me as well. Upon finishing, we can find somewhere to sit and chat about books. The two hour time is just a guidance, some shops take longer and some are less. If you ever want to stay in one shop for longer (I know, been there, done that😂) feel free to do so, you can join us at other shops. (See itinerary below) Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with any of the shops, so you are not obliged to buy any books, just get whatever you like. *** 📚💃🏼 📖💃🏿☕️ ITINERARY ☕️💃🏾🍷💃🏻🍴📚 We will all meet up at Brixton Station. Don't worry if you are late, join us in along the walks. Then the tour shall begin! 1: BookMongers Address: 439 Coldharbour Ln, London SW9 8LN 2: Round Table Books Address: Brixton Village, 97 Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Ln, London SW9 8PS (\~15mins walking distance) 3: Herne Hill Books Address: 289 Railton Rd, London SE24 0LY 4: Oxfam Bookshop Herne Hill Address: 9 Half Moon Ln, London SE24 9JU (\~15mins walking distance) 5: Village Books Address: 1D Calton Ave, London SE21 7DE *** Wow, you made it, hopefully you have found some books that will make you happy🎈🎉✨. For people who likes to have more socials or talk more about books (or just to show off your purchases😆), we can find some place for a cup of coffee or a late lunch. Depends on the weather and people's interests, we can either go to Dulwich Park or Dulwich Picture Gallery or just a café. *** There is a WhatsApp group for contact: TBA

Book Swap Meetup 📚📚📚

Basic Ideas: 🌞 📚☕ Any books sitting there collecting dust? Some holiday gifts? Or it’s a book that has changed your life that you want to share? Feel free to bring book(s) to discuss or swap, we usually have more books than people in the end, so feel free to pop along just to have a chat as well. Aiming for every 4 weeks book swap meetup. Note: The event is free to attend, so the only cost for you will only be buying a drink at the location, so coffee/tea/beer etc.

A Sci Fi/Fantasy Authors Winter Social & Book Swap

Join us for our final event of the year! A London Sci-Fi/Fantasy Authors Winter Social! This casual gathering is for aspiring and published writers to share ideas, discuss their work and journeys, and connect with other like minded creatives in a relaxed and welcoming environment. **To celebrate the season and end of the year we will doing a "secret santa" style book swap at the social! If you want to take part then please bring a gift wrapped sci fi or fantasy novel (can be secondhand, paperpack, whatever you please) and pairs will then be given on the day to swap books!** \*TAKING PART IN THE BOOK SWAP IS TOTALLY OPTIONAL BUT ENCOURAGED haha.\* We’ll be meeting in the upstairs room of Craft Beer Co. Brixton for this social, so please support the venue by buying food and drinks to thank them for their support of the group this year! See you there!

Between the Lines: Bring your own & swap

Bring Your Own & Swap: Books, Wine & Good Company Between the Lines is a curated book club created for thoughtful conversations, great books and even better wine. We meet in handpicked London wine bars, creating a relaxed, intimate space to connect with like-minded readers. Our first Bring Your Own & Swap sold out in just four days, and the lovely people who came made the night unforgettable. Now the swap is back! Bring a book you’ve read and loved, and are happy to pass on. Share why it stayed with you, then swap it for another reader’s book to take home. We’ll also keep building our Between the Lines reading list together, one recommendation at a time. Join us at The Winemakers Club for a curated wine-bar experience, with a complimentary drink on arrival. Whether you joined us last time or this will be your first Between the Lines evening, you’re very welcome. Friday 9 October 2026, 7 pm The Winemakers Club 41a Farringdon Street, London EC4A 4AN To join us, click the following registration link, complete the form and payment, and secure your place: https://forms.gle/46X4rKrD7ZpUBnEz8 Also, give us a follow on instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/betweenthelines_ldn?stkn=enRqOHg4a2Zhczhm&utm_source=qr

BOOKCLUB: Atmosphere - Taylor Jenkins Reid

This month we will be reading/discussing ***[Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220817728-atmosphere?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=nUOGpaGFum&rank=1).*** If you have not read the book, you are more than welcome to join. Be aware, there will be spoilers! 18:30 - 18:45 - Meet, get drinks, get settled (at the back and upstairs) 18:45 - 19:45 - Discuss the book 19:45 onwards - pick book for next meet and socialize **The Venue: [Shinner and Sudtone](https://shinnerandsudtone.co.uk/)**[ ](https://shinnerandsudtone.co.uk/) A lovely little pub with a variety of craft beer. Usually quiet on a Monday and we get the upstairs area. They serve food and dogs are most welcome. **The Book:** ***[Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220817728-atmosphere?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=nUOGpaGFum&rank=1)*** Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember. Thoughtful and reserved, Joan is content with her life as a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University and as aunt to her precocious niece, Frances. That is, until she comes across an advertisement seeking the first women scientists to join NASA’s space shuttle program. Suddenly, Joan burns to be one of the few people to go to space. Selected from a pool of thousands of applicants in the summer of 1980, Joan begins training at Houston’s Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond and scientist John Griffin, who are kind and easygoing even when the stakes are highest; mission specialist Lydia Danes, who has worked too hard to play nice; warmhearted Donna Fitzgerald, who is navigating her own secrets; and Vanessa Ford, the magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer, who can fix any engine and fly any plane. As the new astronauts become unlikely friends and prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined. In this new light, Joan begins to question everything she thinks she knows about her place in the observable universe. Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, it all changes in an instant.

Read October's book!

Let's get a little spooky... October's theme is horror! We will be reading (or listening to): * Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman Get it now!

October Book Club Meetup: Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk

London's Friendly Book Club's pick for October is **Invisible Monsters** by **Chuck Palahniuk**. She's a catwalk model who has everything: a boyfriend, a career, a loyal best friend. But when a sudden motor 'accident' leaves her disfigured and incapable of speech, she goes from being the beautiful centre of attention to being an invisible monster, so hideous that no one will acknowledge she exists. Enter Brandy Alexander, Queen Supreme, one operation away from being a real woman, who will teach her that reinventing yourself means erasing your past and making up something better, and that salvation hides in the last place you'll ever want to look. The narrator must exact revenge upon Evie, her best friend and fellow model; kidnap Manus, her two-timing ex-boyfriend; and hit the road with Brandy in search of a brand-new past, present and future. Please only RSVP if you think you'll be able to make this event. **We host three sessions per book, you only need to attend one.** Everyone is welcome! Grab your copy and join us for a relaxed and engaging discussion.

October Book Club Meetup: Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk

London's Friendly Book Club's pick for October is **Invisible Monsters** by **Chuck Palahniuk**. She's a catwalk model who has everything: a boyfriend, a career, a loyal best friend. But when a sudden motor 'accident' leaves her disfigured and incapable of speech, she goes from being the beautiful centre of attention to being an invisible monster, so hideous that no one will acknowledge she exists. Enter Brandy Alexander, Queen Supreme, one operation away from being a real woman, who will teach her that reinventing yourself means erasing your past and making up something better, and that salvation hides in the last place you'll ever want to look. The narrator must exact revenge upon Evie, her best friend and fellow model; kidnap Manus, her two-timing ex-boyfriend; and hit the road with Brandy in search of a brand-new past, present and future. Please only RSVP if you think you'll be able to make this event. **We host three sessions per book, you only need to attend one.** Everyone is welcome! Grab your copy and join us for a relaxed and engaging discussion.

Community Event: Sutton Soup

Please join us for a local Community/Charity event: **Sutton Soup** \- It's the sociable way of raising money for local good causes\. ​You come along and pay £5 for a meal of homemade soup and bread. You get to hear four pitches from local people who need funding for a project that benefits the Sutton community. You get to vote for the one you like best. The winner of the vote gets to keep ALL the money we take on the door on the night. That means your £5! By coming together that £5 turns into hundreds of pounds for the winner. **Schedule of events:** 18:30 - Meet at All Bar One for a cuppa 19:15 - Head to the church for Sutton soup (You can meet us there) **Other Details:** Tickets - You can reserve a ticket [here](https://suttonsoup.org.uk/). This is not required but helps them get an estimate of how much soup to make. Cost: £5 at the door Food and drink: The £5 gets you delicious soup and bread. It may not be a full meal for some, so eat before if you want a fuller dinner. Drinks can be bought at the venue - Yes, they serve wine and beer in the Church for this event. Dogs: Not welcome this time :(

Kenai by Dave Dobson (2nd November 2026)

The Not-New-Books club

📚 The Big Idea Welcome! We are a community of readers aged 45+ who gather to discuss great books that have stood the test of time. We aim to choose books that should be readily available at your local library, or may even already be on your own shelf. Where possible, I'll provide a link to a YouTube audiobook. Let's work through our "I really must read that, one day" booklist, together. ⏳ What We Read We skip the brand-new releases. Instead, we dive into: * **Modern classics** from past decades. * **Hidden gems** you may have missed over the years. * **Forgotten favorites** worth re-reading with mature eyes. * **Biographies and histories** that offer deep perspective. 🍷 Why Join Us? * **Life experience:** Books that we read in our 20s can feel different, now. * **Less pressure:** We're aiming to meet every six weeks, which should hopefully give us enough time to actually finish a book. I'll send out a few 'discussion prompts', a week before each meeting, to give us some food for thought. * **Real connections:** This is a space to make genuine, lasting friendships with like-minded people who share your love of a good story. 🗓️ Our Routine * **When:** Saturday, every six weeks at 2 PM. 2026: Oct 10th, Dec 26, 2027: Feb 16, Mar 20, May 1, Jun 12, Jul 24, Sep 4, Oct 16. * **Where:** Currently at Pret in High Holborn, which has a quieter back room. * **Format:** 15 minutes of settling in, 90 minutes of book discussion, followed by 15 minutes of voting for our next book. You are welcome to nominate your favourite read, or we can randomly select one from The Guardian's "Readers' top 100 novels of all time" https://tinyurl.com/mwczm6d9 **October's book is '1984' by George Orwell** Did you know that, according to a [World Book Day](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2009/mar/05/uk-reading-habits-1984) survey, 42% of respondents who admitted to lying about reading a book falsely claimed to have read George Orwell’s *1984*, making it the most commonly lied-about book? I started it as a teenager, and found it boring. I picked it up, recently, and found it terrifying. Still haven't finished it, though... As always, please only sign up if you are planning to attend. The event is free but the usual £1.50 is a non-refundable maintenance fee and meetup will also charge you £0.60. We would appreciate it if you cancelled no later than 2 days before the event and please avoid cancelling on the day as that may get you removed from the group.