About us
We’re a community of book lovers who meet regularly to read, discuss, and enjoy great stories 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.
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Featured event
Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
"A furniture salesman in 1960s Harlem is trying to keep life respectable — family, business, the whole thing — but he keeps getting pulled closer to the city’s criminal underworld."
🕒 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.
💬 STAY CONNECTED
Join our WhatsApp Community to discover upcoming reads, take part in polls, and join our bookish chats.
👉🏽 Join here
📖 You can grab a copy at The American Book Center
✨ RSVP Reminder
Spots are limited — if you can’t make it, please update your RSVP so someone else can join. (Repeat no-shows may be waitlisted.)
Upcoming events
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Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead
De Koffiesalon, Utrechtsestraat 130, Amsterdam, NL"A furniture salesman in 1960s Harlem is trying to keep life respectable — family, business, the whole thing — but he keeps getting pulled closer to the city’s criminal underworld."
🕒 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.💬 STAY CONNECTED
Join our WhatsApp Community to discover upcoming reads, take part in polls, and join our bookish chats.
👉🏽 Join here📖 You can grab a copy at The American Book Center
✨ RSVP Reminder
Spots are limited — if you can’t make it, please update your RSVP so someone else can join. (Repeat no-shows may be waitlisted.)18 attendees
Heart the Lover by Lily King
The American Book Center, Spui 12, 1012 XA Amsterdam, Amsterdam, NL"In her final year of college, a young woman is drawn into the close bond between two brilliant friends. What begins as friendship turns into a love triangle, and years later the past returns, forcing her to face the choices she once made."
🕒 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.💬 STAY CONNECTED
Join our WhatsApp Community to discover upcoming reads, take part in polls, and join our bookish chats.
👉🏽 Join here📖 You can grab a copy at The American Book Center
✨ RSVP Reminder
Spots are limited — if you can’t make it, please update your RSVP so someone else can join. (Repeat no-shows may be waitlisted.)23 attendees
Live Author Talk: Colson Whitehead
Cafe de Knoop, Prinsenstraat 5, 1015 DA Amsterdam, Amsterdam, NLWe’ll be heading to a special evening with Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead in conversation at Rode Hoed in Amsterdam. Whitehead will discuss his new novel Cool Machine — the final part of his Harlem Trilogy — and reflect on his wider body of work, including how his writing grapples with American history, contradiction, and injustice. The event is presented in collaboration with Rode Hoed, the John Adams Institute and Atlas Contact. There will also be a book signing after the event, with books available at the venue through The American Book Center.
💡How it works:
We’ll meet beforehand at Cafe de Knoop (📍Prinsenstraat 5) at 18:30 for a drink before heading to Rode Hoed together for the talk starting at 19:30.🎟️ Tickets: Purchase directly from the Rode Hoed
👉🏽 Buy herePlease RSVP here only after buying your ticket so we know who’s attending.
💬 STAY CONNECTED
Join our WhatsApp Community to discover upcoming reads, take part in polls, and join our bookish chats.
👉🏽 Join here✨ RSVP Reminder
If you can’t make it, please update your RSVP so we know who's joining.7 attendees
Past events
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