Novel Reading

**Silent Writing - Cállate y Escribe - Sabadell** **English** 🇬🇧 Do you have a story to tell but struggle to find the time? Stop procrastinating and join us for a focused session of pure productivity. No networking, no small talk—just you and your words. \* When: on Tuedays, 19:30 – 20:30. \* Where: SandwiCheZ, Sabadell. \* The Rule: We write in total silence for 60 minutes. You can use a pen or your laptop, but please keep your phone away to avoid distractions. \* Etiquette: As we are using the café space, please be kind and order at least a tea or coffee. Come turn your "someday" into "today." See you there! **Español** 🇪🇸 ¿Tienes un proyecto entre manos pero siempre encuentras una excusa para no avanzar? Se acabó la procrastinación. "Cállate y Escribe" es un espacio diseñado para dedicarle tiempo real a la escritura, sin distracciones ni interrupciones. \* Cuándo: Martes, de 19:30 a 20:30. \* Dónde: SandwiChez - Carrer de Gràcia 1, Sabadell \* La Regla: Escribimos en silencio total durante una hora. Puedes usar papel o portátil, siempre que el móvil se quede guardado para no romper la concentración. \* Cortesía: Ya que el local nos acoge, se ruega pedir al menos un té o un café. Menos excusas, más palabras. ¡Te esperamos! **FAQ & Rules / Preguntas Frecuentes y Reglas** 1\. Can I write anything? / ¿Puedo escribir lo que quiera? \* EN: Yes! Novels, poetry, thesis, journals, or even work emails. The goal is the act of writing. \* ES: ¡Sí! Novelas, poesía, tesis, diario personal o correos de trabajo. El objetivo es el acto de escribir. 2\. What if I’m late? / ¿Qué pasa si llego tarde? \* EN: Please enter quietly and start writing immediately without greeting the group to maintain the flow. \* ES: Por favor, entra en silencio y empieza a escribir directamente sin saludar al grupo para no romper la concentración. 3\. Digital or Analog? / ¿Digital o analógico? \* EN: Both are welcome. However, if you use a laptop, please make sure your keyboard isn't excessively loud and your phone is on silent/flight mode. \* ES: Ambos son bienvenidos. Si usas portátil, asegúrate de chequear que el teclado non sea ruidoso y mantén el móvil en silencio o modo avión. 4\. Socializing / Socializar \* EN: We save the chat for after 20:30! Once the session ends, feel free to stay and talk with fellow writers. \* ES: ¡Dejamos la charla para después de las 20:30! Una vez terminada la sesión, eres libre de quedarte y charlar con otros escritores.

NEW MEMBERS: REMEMBER TO SEND US YOUR EMAIL TO BARCELONAWRITERS@GMAIL.COM IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY DONE SO!! You need to read the submissions! Working on a novel or short story? Get feedback from other writers, find motivation to meet your deadlines, and bemoan the difficulties of the writer's life with like-minded people. We will discuss up to two submissions of 3,000 words at this event. Submissions will be sent out a few days in advance. Please come with the pieces read. New here? Wonderful! But come to a session before you submit, to see what we're all about and how we do things. Please email submissions (3,000 words max.) to barcelonawriters@gmail.com

Studying rook endgames for beginners and above

Join us for a fun afterwork hangout at Wild Rover Bar where you can socialize, make new friends, and enjoy a great time with like-minded individuals. Whether you're a sports fan looking to catch the game with fellow enthusiasts, or if you simply want to unwind after a long day at work, this event is perfect for you. Connect with international friends, network with others in a relaxed atmosphere, and create lasting memories while enjoying good food and drinks. Let's make this evening a memorable one filled with laughter, friendly conversations, and a vibrant social ambiance. Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 10pm! p.s. don’t forget about the happy hours! 2 pints of estrella 8€ 2 glasses of vine 8€ 2 mix drinks 12€

Haz **una pausa de las pantallas y únete a 2 horas de vida en el momento.** Durante dos horas, te invitamos a dejar de lado teléfonos, laptops y tablets, y **reconectar con placeres analógicos: leer, dibujar, escribir en un diario,** **jugar al ajedrez o simplemente disfrutar de una conversación tranquila.** Trae tu cuaderno o simplemente tu curiosidad. Este es un **encuentro sin pantallas**, pensado para desacelerar el tiempo, inspirar la creatividad y compartir un momento de la **vida en el momento** 🕕 Todos los Martes: 18:30–20:30h **Take a break from screens and join us for two hours of living in the moment.** For two hours, we invite you to put aside your phones, laptops and tablets, and **reconnect with analogue pleasures: reading, drawing, writing in a journal, playing chess or simply enjoying a quiet conversation.** Bring your notebook or simply your curiosity. This is a **screen-free gathering, designed to slow down time,** inspire creativity and share a moment of living in the moment Every Tuesday: 18:30 - 20:30

Nuestra nueva web: [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona) 🎲🎲NEW SUBGRUPO JUEGOS de Mesa/BOARD GAMES: PARTIDA al MONOPOLY y otros juegos. NOS PONEMOS DE ACUERDO POR EL CHAT QUEDADAS VARIAS DONDE IR, DÍA, HORA, COMO ENCONTRARNOS Y COMENTAMOS LOS JUEGOS QUE VAMOS A TRAER. ESTE SUBGRUPO SE ORGANIZA A TRAVÉS DE UN CHAT DENTRO DE LA PLATAFORMA PATREON SINGLES BARCELONA. COLABORA, PARTICIPA Y EMPUJA. CREA ACTIVIDAD SOCIAL. COGE LA PALA. [https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona](https://www.patreon.com/singlesbarcelona)

This book club approaches foundational texts that have shaped the past three centuries through a cross-disciplinary reading series that invites us to engage with the questions of our present. Each session pairs one of these works with a strictly contemporary text (as an optional reading), creating a dialogue in which the past becomes a lens for thinking the present, and vice versa. **No academic background is required; curiosity and openness are all you need.** *BUY THE BOOKS HERE:* **This month we will be reading [Against Interpretation and Other Essays by Susan Sontag.](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/against-interpretation/) Paired with [Ways of Seeing by John Berger](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/ways-of-seeing/).** Hosted by Josefina Alippi

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).

¡Hola! *ES* ¿Te gusta **recorrer librerías** y descubrir nuevos espacios? ¿Eres de las personas a las que les encanta **hablar de libros** y recomendarlos? ¡Este es tu lugar! 👉🏻 **¿Qué vamos a hacer?** Nos encontramos en una librería propuesta por el grupo y comentamos lo que vemos, lo que nos gusta leer, la última lectura, etc., en voz baja, para no molestar 🤫. Luego nos vamos a una cafetería cercana a seguir la charla, ahora sí a volumen normal. 😉 ☝🏽 **Plazas:** 10. *IMPORTANTE*: no te apuntes si no sabes si vas a poder venir. Y si te apuntas y no puedes venir, libera la plaza para que la aproveche otra persona. La lista de espera es larga. 📆 **Cuándo:** el sábado 11 de abril ⏰ **A qué hora:** a las 10:00, 2 horas de duración 📍 **Dónde:** librería No Llegiu: c/ Pons i Subirá, 3. Quedamos en la puerta. 🗣️ **Idioma:** principalmente en castellano; no importa si todavía no lo hablas con fluidez, te ayudaremos. ❗️ **Importante**: 1. no venimos a polemizar ni a encender debates. Quien opte por esta actitud será invitado/a a no volver al siguiente encuentro. 1. Esperamos unos minutos de cortesía antes de empezar, pero por favor sé puntual. *EN* Do you love **browsing bookstores** and finding new spots? Are you one of those people who enjoys **talking about and recommending books**? This is your place! 👉🏻 **What we'll do** We'll meet at a bookstore chosen by the group and quietly chat about what we see, what we like to read, our latest books, and so on, so we don't bother anyone 🤫. Afterward, we'll head to a nearby café to continue the conversation at a normal volume. 😉 ☝🏽 **Spaces:** 10 spots. *NOTE*: don't sign up if you don't know you'll be able to come. If you're not coming, please cancel your RSVP so people on the waiting list can have the spot. 📆 **When:** Saturday, April 11th ⏰ **Time:** 10:00AM, 2 hours long 📍 **Where:** No Llegiu Bookstore. 3, Pons i Subirá street. We'll meet at the door. 🗣️ **Language:** Mostly in Spanish. It's okay if you aren't fluent yet; we'll help you. ❗️ **Important:** 1. We're not here to argue or start debates. Anyone who chooses to act that way will be asked not to return to the next meetup. 1. We will wait a few courtesy minutes before starting, but please be punctual.

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

Es **imprescindible** reservar tu plaza en: [Club de lectura y debate feminista - Abril](https://entradium.com/events/club-de-lectura-y-debate-feminista-abril-barcelona-amora-libros) Día: **Viernes 10 de abril** Hora: **de 19.30 a 21.00** Libro: ***Frankenstein*, de Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley** 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** ¿Qué decir sobre *Frankenstein* si todo el mundo sabe de qué va? Infinidad de películas, series de tevé, adaptaciones, parodias, homenajes, reinterpretaciones, estudios académicos… Pero ¡levante la mano quien leyó el libro! Así, surgió la propuesta de traer a nuestro club esta obra que se considera la primera de ciencia ficción moderna. Escrita por una jovencísima Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, por entonces, Mary Godwin, *Frankenstein* o *El moderno Prometeo* nació a partir de un juego literato en una aburrida jornada de lluvia de 1815. Se publicó en 1818 y aún hoy alimenta nuestra imaginación. **Sobre la autora** La escritora británica Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, más conocida como Mary Shelley, es una figura fundamental, mítica, de la literatura universal. Pionera del gótico y de la ciencia ficción, fue hija del filósofo radical William Godwin y de la pensadora Mary Wollstonecraft, autora de *Vindicación de los Derechos de la Mujer*. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, además de *Frankenstein* o *El moderno Prometeo* (1818), escribió entre otras novelas *El último hombre* (1826), *Lodore* (1835), *Falkner* (1837) y *Mathilda* (escrita entre 1819 y 1820 y publicada póstumamente en 1959). También fue autora de cuentos y relatos de viaje.

¡Volvemos con nueva lectura! En esta ocasión comenzamos el libro ***Neurocienca del cuerpo***, de **Nazareth Castellanos**, una obra fascinante que nos invita a entender cómo nuestro cerebro y nuestro cuerpo se influyen mutuamente y cómo podemos aplicar estos conocimientos en nuestra vida diaria. Aunque el grupo ya lleva tiempo funcionando, esta es la primera sesión que anunciamos en Meetup de este nuevo libro, por lo que es un excelente momento para incorporarse si te interesa el tema. La sesión estará dedicada a compartir reflexiones, dudas, descubrimientos y resonancias personales tras la lectura del primer capítulo. Buscaremos profundizar juntos en las ideas del libro a través de un diálogo abierto y enriquecedor. ### 📖 Cómo trabajaremos este libro "Neurociencia del cuerpo" lo leeremos con calma y profundidad. Lo abordaremos en varias sesiones (aproximadamente una cada dos semanas), adaptando el ritmo al contenido y al ritmo del grupo. La idea es leer sin prisa, integrar lo que vamos descubriendo y conectar las ideas con nuestra experiencia cotidiana. ### 🧩 Para participar en esta sesión * Haber leído el **primer capítulo** del libro * No es necesario haber participado en sesiones anteriores del club * No hace falta experiencia previa ni conocimientos específicos en neurociencia El encuentro es un espacio de conversación respetuosa, escucha activa y aprendizaje compartido. Todas las opiniones son bienvenidas. ### 🖥️ Formato del encuentro * **Fecha**: Domingo 12 de abril * **Hora**: de 19:30 a 21:00 (hora España) * **Modalidad**: Online (vía Zoom) El enlace de conexión se enviará a las personas inscritas unas horas antes del evento. **Importante**: Apúntate solo si realmente puedes leer el primer capítulo y asistir a la sesión. Así mantenemos el compromiso y la calidad del espacio.

Join us for lunch/tea at Asterisk Supper Club to discuss our May book "Under the Oak Tree" by Suji Kim Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear that her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged. Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned as a war hero. To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumors that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, his longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi, even as she is overcome by the scorching heat that Riftan’s presence ignites within her. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless.

**Our April novel is: *The Hong Kong Widow* by Kristen Loesch** **This month’s novel blends gothic atmosphere with historical fiction and chilling horror, set against the haunting backdrop of China. The book is 368 pages in print and 10 hours and 42 minutes on audiobook.** In 1950s Hong Kong, Mei is a young refugee of the Chinese Communist revolution struggling to put her past in Shanghai behind her. When she receives a shocking invitation—to take part in a competition in one of the city's most notorious haunted houses, pitting six spirit mediums against one another in a series of six séances over six nights, until a single winner emerges—she has every reason to refuse. Except that the hostess, a former Shanghainese silent film star, is none other than the wife of the man who once destroyed Mei’s entire life. It is promised the winner will receive a fortune, but there is only one prize Mei wants: revenge. Decades later, the final night of that competition has become an infamous urban legend: The police were called to the scene of a brutal massacre but found no evidence, dismissing it as a collective hallucination. Mei knows what she saw, but now someone else is convinced they know what she did. She must uncover the truth about the last night she ever spent in that house—even if the ghosts of her past are waiting for her there. . . .

Calling all founders, CEOs, lawyers, doctors, and entrepreneurs to join our special *Founder Edition* of Sip & Read meetup event. Let's sip on fine wine and discuss our first book **The 5AM Club- Own Your Morning Elevate Your Life, by Robin Sharma**. We will pair this book with our favorite wine at **Wine on High** and engage in thought-provoking discussions on startup businesses and entrepreneurship, and network with like-minded individuals in a cozy book club setting. Come prepared to discuss this month's book. At the end of each book club meeting, we will take next book and venue suggestions from the participants for the next meeting. Whether you are a book lover, women entrepreneur, or a content creator, this event is perfect for sharing ideas and insights with other funders and founders in the entrepreneurial world. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together. Sign up now to reserve your spot! *Fun fact! This meetup was established in 2015 and had over 1,000 members. I had to shut down operations while attending law school, but we're back!!*

We’ll be having a game night! Bring a game, snack, drink or just yourself!

Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

Welcome, readers! Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.** The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter. Looking forward to discussing with everyone! We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

* Second ever book club! April meet up. All are welcome. * The book will be Play Nice by Rachel Harrison (determined by votes from March Book Club. Let me know if you’d like a free digital copy of the book) * This event will be at the main library, meeting room 1B, the location will not be changed for this event due to the number of people attending, we will just add more chairs if needed! * Feel free to come whether or not you’ve started or finished the book ◡̈ * Small snacks will be provided. You’re welcome to bring your own snacks & drinks too! Starting in June I will try to keep future book clubs at the Dublin Library. Now that I understand their reservation system, I will be on top of it with booking that location as soon as the date is released for the month. Thanks for your understanding with the varying locations in the meantime.