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Book Swap Social Event - Make New Friends Who Love Books

Book Swap Social Event - Make New Friends Who Love Books

Sat, Sep 19, 3:00 PM
From Science and Philosophy Book Club
4.6

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.

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LGBTQ+ Queer Fiction Book Club - Fruit Fly by Josh Silver

LGBTQ+ Queer Fiction Book Club - Fruit Fly by Josh Silver

Wed, Sep 16, 6:30 PM
From Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum
4.8

**QUEER FICTION BOOK CLUB!** Our next read will be ‘Fruit Fly’ by Josh Silver ***Synopsis:*** A mordantly dark literary satire about our insatiable desire for authenticity, the gripping adult debut from the author of Happy Head sees a struggling writer begin to unravel when she attempts to tell a troubled young addict's story. Anyone can write a bestseller. Here’s how… **Go gay.** It’s been seven years since Mallory shot to fame as a literary sensation. But after years of struggling with writer’s block, she’s desperate to resurrect her career before it spirals into obscurity. She needs inspiration to strike – and fast. **Go sad.** Enter Leo – a young struggling addict sleeping under bridges and trading sex for survival. He’s vulnerable. He’s enigmatic. He’s exactly what Mallory has been looking for. **Go dark.** Mallory needs Leo if she wants another bestseller. Authenticity sells, and there’s nothing more authentic than real life. She’s the perfect person to tell Leo’s story. Gay, sad, dark – just what the world needs right now. But as secrets threaten to unravel more than just her career, Mallory must decide: just how far will she go to pen the perfect story? A darkly funny literary satire that examines privilege, queer identity, and our modern obsession with authenticity, perfect for fans of Detransition, Baby, Evenings and Weekends and Eliza Clark. Purchase the book here: [LINK](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fruit-Fly-Savage-darkly-hilarious/dp/1836432399/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0) At the end of the meeting we will set the next book, based on ideas and feedback from the group, giving everyone two months to read the book. All the books will be LGBTQ+ themed, by LGBTQ+ writers, or with themes likely to be of interest to LGBTQ+ people and communities. Please read the book ahead of the meeting and come with a view to share your opinions and views. If you would like to attend but are unable to afford the book, please email Chris on cwray@kingstonlgbtforum.org.uk who will be able to help out. **Support us**: Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum is run by unpaid volunteers and funded by the generosity of the local community. If you'd like to donate to Kingston LGBTQ+ Forum, [please click here](https://www.kingstonlgbtforum.org.uk/donate).

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Zee Coffee & Book Club

Zee Coffee & Book Club

Fri, Sep 4, 3:00 PM
From Zee Coffee & Book Club

Hey book lovers! Join us **in person** for the **Zee Book Club** — a chill spot to chat about your favorite reads, discover new authors, and meet fellow bookworms. Whether you're into thrillers, romance, or non-fiction, there's a place for you here. Next read is- They Shoot Horses, Don't They? Grab your latest read and swing by for some great convo, laughs, and awesome vibes. BYOB for the first meet up, then we'll discuss our next amazing read. Or borrow a book from our mini libarary. Event will be hosted by one of our lovely staff members. @Cafe Zee , Ealing Broadway Fri 4th Sept 2026 at 4pm. Great tasting, Coffee, Tea, Cakes, Pastries, Lunch available to purchase. Limited number of tickets. [Book free tickets](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/zee-coffee-book-club-tickets-1994795636447)

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September Book Club Meetup: The Vivisectors by Missouri Williams

September Book Club Meetup: The Vivisectors by Missouri Williams

Tue, Sep 8, 6:00 PM
From London's Friendly 20- and 30-Somethings Book Club!
4.8

London's Friendly Book Club's pick for September is **The Vivisectors** by **Missouri Williams**. In a famed but crumbling university city overrun by vegetation, where power is held in a fragile balance between the academics and a contingent of rogue gardeners, Agathe spends her days listlessly propping up the career of her fraudulent professor boss. One day, a campus scandal erupts: Adam, a contrarian and the pet student of her boss, comes into heated conflict with a rising young professor, with both men claiming discrimination. As the crisis consumes the university, Agathe’s boss instructs her to gather information by befriending Adam. Agathe soon finds herself both caught up in the events tearing the city apart and increasingly drawn towards the alluring student at the heart of it all. But can anyone be taken at their word in a struggle over the truth? Coursing with icy suspense and rendered with violent precision, The Vivisectors is a new kind of love story for a broken era. Missouri Williams holds up a mirror to humanity’s most intimate contradictions in a novel of blazing spiritual reckoning. 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.

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BOOKCLUB: Giovanni’s Room - James Baldwin

BOOKCLUB: Giovanni’s Room - James Baldwin

Mon, Sep 14, 5:30 PM
From Sutton Bookclub
4.9

This month we will be reading/discussing [Giovanni’s Room - James Baldwin.](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/406235.Giovanni_s_Room) 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:** [Giovanni’s Room - James Baldwin.](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/406235.Giovanni_s_Room) Set in the contemporary Paris of American expatraites, liasons, and violence, a young man finds himself caught between desire and conventional morality. James Baldwin's brilliant narrative delves into the mystery of loving with a sharp, probing imagination, and he creates a moving, highly controversial story of death and passion that reveals the unspoken complexities of the heart.

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Book shop exploring (Liverpool Street → Brick Lane)

Book shop exploring (Liverpool Street → Brick Lane)

Sat, Sep 19, 11:00 AM
From Book Swap Brunch 20-30s
4.8

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😁) Don't worry, it's not a marathon, don't feel under any obligation to finish all the bookshops. 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 outside the Liverpool Street Station at street level. Don't worry if you are late, join us in along the walks. Then the tour shall begin! 1: Libreria Bookshop Address: 65 Hanbury St, London E1 5JP 2: Books Iconica Address: The Tea Rooms Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Ln, London E1 6QL 3: Brick Lane Bookshop Address: 166 Brick Ln, London E1 6RU *** 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. *** Google map link for the bookshops: (Not ready yet, will update in the future)

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A book swap is an event where people exchange books with each other. It fosters community among book lovers who share their passion for reading and discover new literature by swapping books they’ve read.

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The quality of event organization varies by group. Read past attendees' reviews on Meetup to gauge how well-organized a particular book swap might be before RSVPing.

There's no guarantee, as the selection depends on participant contributions. Book swaps are excellent for discovering new genres, but finding specific titles depends on what attendees bring.