About us
Amsterdam Book Club is an English-language book club in Amsterdam for readers who enjoy discovering great books and discussing them together. Through a shared love of reading, we create space for thoughtful conversation, new perspectives, and meaningful connections built around the books that move us.
We choose our book club pick together, spend time reading on our own, and then gather in welcoming spaces across the city for an open, relaxed discussion. Our conversations range from first impressions to deeper dives into themes, characters, and the author’s craft — sometimes even exploring the cultural and social context behind the story and its relevance to our own lives.
Whether you’re a lifelong reader or just starting your literary journey, you’ll find a warm, welcoming space to share ideas, discover new perspectives, and celebrate the joy of reading.
Scam notice: Amsterdam Book Club never asks authors, agents or publishers for payment to feature, select or discuss a book. Any message requesting this in our name should be treated as fraudulent. Read more.
Featured event
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
"Exiled prince Patroclus meets Achilles, brilliant, beautiful and destined for glory, and the two form a bond that defies expectation and risks the gods’ anger. When Greece goes to war with Troy, Patroclus follows Achilles into battle, where love, fate and sacrifice wait for them both."
🕒 HOW IT WORKS
This is a relaxed, social meetup where readers come together to chat about our current book — no spoilers are off-limits! There are no formal rules — just good company, friendly conversation, and plenty of bookish tangents.
🤍 RSVP CONTRIBUTION
To help keep spots fair and meetups well-organised, we ask for a €6 RSVP confirmation for this meetup. Your RSVP includes one drink at the venue.
Confirm your spot here: https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/?trxid=FqMV2rSYFnzTvOvsMduWsIPVRcXESAtN
RSVP fees are non-refundable once paid, as spots are limited and planned with the venue. If Amsterdam Book Club cancels or reschedules the meetup and you can no longer attend, your fee will be refunded.
💬 STAY CONNECTED
Join our WhatsApp Community to discover upcoming reads, take part in polls, and join our bookish chats.
👉🏽 Join here
Upcoming events
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- €6.00
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
De Koffiesalon, Utrechtsestraat 130, Amsterdam, NL"Exiled prince Patroclus meets Achilles, brilliant, beautiful and destined for glory, and the two form a bond that defies expectation and risks the gods’ anger. When Greece goes to war with Troy, Patroclus follows Achilles into battle, where love, fate and sacrifice wait for them both."
🕒 HOW IT WORKS
This is a relaxed, social meetup where readers come together to chat about our current book — no spoilers are off-limits! There are no formal rules — just good company, friendly conversation, and plenty of bookish tangents.🤍 RSVP CONTRIBUTION
To help keep spots fair and meetups well-organised, we ask for a €6 RSVP confirmation for this meetup. Your RSVP includes one drink at the venue.Confirm your spot here: https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/?trxid=FqMV2rSYFnzTvOvsMduWsIPVRcXESAtN
RSVP fees are non-refundable once paid, as spots are limited and planned with the venue. If Amsterdam Book Club cancels or reschedules the meetup and you can no longer attend, your fee will be refunded.
💬 STAY CONNECTED
Join our WhatsApp Community to discover upcoming reads, take part in polls, and join our bookish chats.
👉🏽 Join here14 attendees - €6.00
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
De Koffiesalon, Utrechtsestraat 130, Amsterdam, NL"Exiled prince Patroclus meets Achilles, brilliant, beautiful and destined for glory, and the two form a bond that defies expectation and risks the gods’ anger. When Greece goes to war with Troy, Patroclus follows Achilles into battle, where love, fate and sacrifice wait for them both."
🕒 HOW IT WORKS
This is a relaxed, social meetup where readers come together to chat about our current book — no spoilers are off-limits! There are no formal rules — just good company, friendly conversation, and plenty of bookish tangents.🤍 RSVP CONTRIBUTION
To help keep spots fair and meetups well-organised, we ask for a €6 RSVP confirmation for this meetup. Your RSVP includes one drink at the venue.Confirm your spot here: https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/?trxid=FqMV2rSYFnzTvOvsMduWsIPVRcXESAtN
RSVP fees are non-refundable once paid, as spots are limited and planned with the venue. If Amsterdam Book Club cancels or reschedules the meetup and you can no longer attend, your fee will be refunded.
💬 STAY CONNECTED
Join our WhatsApp Community to discover upcoming reads, take part in polls, and join our bookish chats.
👉🏽 Join here10 attendees - €6.00
The Devotion of Suspect X by Keigo Higashino
Het Ketelhuis, Pazzanistraat 4, 1014 DB Amsterdam, Netherlands, Amsterdam, NH, NL"Yasuko is living quietly in Tokyo with her daughter when her ex-husband suddenly appears at her door and shatters their routine. As Detective Kusanagi investigates what happened, the case becomes increasingly difficult to untangle, pointing toward a crime shaped by secrets, loyalty and unusually careful planning."
🕒 HOW IT WORKS
This is a relaxed, social meetup where readers come together to chat about our current book — no spoilers are off-limits! There are no formal rules — just good company, friendly conversation, and plenty of bookish tangents.🤍 RSVP CONTRIBUTION
To help keep spots fair and meetups well-organised, we ask for a €6 RSVP confirmation for this meetup. Your RSVP includes one drink at the venue.Confirm your spot here: https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/?trxid=mEisybwZAZMeA9CsK7l1PirDu4rRYAl9
RSVP fees are non-refundable once paid, as spots are limited and planned with the venue. If Amsterdam Book Club cancels or reschedules the meetup and you can no longer attend, your fee will be refunded.
💬 STAY CONNECTED
Join our WhatsApp Community to discover upcoming reads, take part in polls, and join our bookish chats.
👉🏽 Join here16 attendees
Past events
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