Book Swaps New York

Book Swap @ Central Park

***The Meetup guest limit is 10 because of the free event limit, but we have unlimited space for people to join us.*** Book swap 11am-2pm at Sheep Meadow in Central Park. Look for books and the sign. This is a drop-in/drop-out event, meaning you don't have to stay the entire time. All genres, all sizes, and all conditions welcome. Leftover books will be recycled at future book swaps. **Don't have a book to contribute?** We'll have plenty of extras for you. **Not a big reader?** Come hang out anyway!

Art Swap

Art Swap is a networking event for Artists with a Twist. A gathering for artists to connect, showcase their style, and exchange original works. Bring a piece you're willing to trade, meet fellow creatives, talk process and inspiration, and leave with new connections and a new piece of art. This event is Free to Attend with RSVP! The address for this event is at Seven House Gallery 35 Meadow St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 You can follow us on IG for real time updates: @EmergingArtistConnect

May Bookcrossing Meetup

Hey, hopefully by May 21 we can count on seasonably warm weather. Let’s meet up in Bryant Park, and chat. If anybody has any other ideas for book related events, please let me know I could really use some help planning events for this group.

NYC Romcom Book Club 💕 Elevator Pitch by Evelyn Leigh

At this meeting we will discuss the Elevator Pitch by Evelyn Leigh 😊

May Book Club Meet Up - Less by Andrew Sean Greer

**Hey Book Friends!** May is all about award-winning fiction and we landed on a gem that’s equal parts witty, emotional, and incredibly readable. 📘 **Book Pick** ***Less: A Novel* by Andrew Sean Greer** A Pulitzer Prize–winning story about a writer who, rather than face a major life moment, says yes to a series of literary events around the world. What unfolds is funny, a little chaotic, and surprisingly moving. It’s the kind of book that sparks conversations about love, aging, identity, and the stories we tell ourselves. No spoilers, just come ready to laugh and have a lot to talk about. Whether you’ve been with us before or you’re thinking about joining for the first time, this is a perfect, low-pressure pick to jump in. 📅 **Date & Time** Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1 PM 📍 **Location** Bronx Alehouse Come for the book, stay for the conversation, drinks, and a really good time.

A special Sunday edition of Silent Book Club hosted at Audible Story House

**A special Sunday edition of Silent Book Club hosted at Audible Story House** **About this Meetup:** We invite you to bring your headphones and join us at Audible Story House, a new community hub and listening lounge, on May 17th from 3-5pm. This first-ever "bookless bookstore" is reimagining how people discover and experience audio storytelling. Feel free to BYO audiobook, or enjoy a free download code to listen to a title of your choice on Audible. You’ll also receive one complimentary coffee or tea from the cafe. **Logistics** Date: Sunday, May 17th Time: 3-5pm Location: 260 Bowery, NYC. You can find us in The Gallery on the ground floor. Note: Readers are welcome to hang out in the space until closing at 7 pm.

Bookclub Sundayyy

“Siren’s Call”, “Midnight Library” and “Washington”

Hi members! We will meet on June 4th at 6pm and discuss “Siren’s Call” by Chris Hayes, about the way technology is attracting our attention and alienating us from each-other; “Midnight Library” by Matt Haig about a woman finding herself between life and death where she is given the chance to re-live the past choices she didn’t not make and see life differently; and “Washington” by Ron Chernov about the life and legacy of George Washington, in the light of the 250th anniversary of America. As always, you’ll have to have read at least one of the titles, but you’re welcome to read and discuss all three. Happy reading!

May Book Club

Prosecco and Prose Book Club meets the third Sunday afternoon of every month to discuss, obsess, and dissect the books we're currently reading. This book club is a brunch book club where we drink coffee, tea, and other great drinks, eat pastries and brunch snacks, and dig into some great books.
 Book: The Night We Lost Him by Laura Dave Place: Cobblestones 117-18 Queens Blvd

Book to be discussed: “Tramps Like Us” by Joe Westmoreland

"*Tramps Like Us* is a modern day Huckleberry Finn. It's an all-American story about the search for home, for a better life, feeling like a refugee in one's own country. It's about creating a family from a group of misfits. It tells what it was like to come of age in the era between gay liberation and the beginning of the AIDS crisis." — [goodreads.com](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/217388193-tramps-like-us?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_16) After the meeting, we head over to Julius' (one of the oldest operating gay bars in NYC) to chat about things other than books. Julius' is at 159 West 10th Street (on the corner of Waverly Place, about a block from the library). www.juliusbarny.com

The Perks of Being a Wallflower discussion

We will discuss *The Perks of Being a Wallflower* by Stephen Chbosky on Wed., May 27 at 7 p.m. at Agora Taverna, 70-09 Austin St., Forest Hills. It is a block south of Queens Blvd. on the corner of 70th Ave., close to the 71st/Continental stop on the E/F/M/R trains. The menu is at https://agora-taverna.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DINNER-MENU-2025-6.pdf

Le Père Goriot by Honoré de Balzac

This month’s read: Le Père Goriot by Honoré de Balzac Join us to discuss Le Père Goriot (translated as Father Goriot or Old Goriot), an influential realist novel and a key work in Balzac's The Human Comedy series. Published in 1835, the book offers a vivid portrayal of ambition, money, and social climbing in 19th-century Paris. It centers on a father’s unwavering devotion to his daughters and the consequences that follow. Spaces are limited; RSVP required. You are welcome to participate regardless of whether you've finished the book. Looking forward to seeing you there! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Set in Paris during the Bourbon Restoration, the story revolves around the rise and fall of Eugène de Rastignac, an ambitious law student, and his relationship with the enigmatic, tragic figure of Father Goriot. The novel masterfully weaves a captivating tapestry of human relationships, ambition, and desire within the boarding house Maison Vauquer. At the heart of the narrative lies Goriot, a once-wealthy merchant, now a destitute, broken man, driven by the all-consuming love for his two ungrateful daughters. The ever-astute Rastignac finds himself entangled in the cruel machinations of Parisian high society, as he navigates the treacherous terrain of social climbing, wealth, and power. Balzac's incisive, unsparing prose vividly captures the complexity of human nature and the darker corners of 19th-century Paris, with its opulence and squalor, honor and betrayal. Source: Amazon.com