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
Live Author Talk: Colson Whitehead
We’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
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Please 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.
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✨ RSVP Reminder
If you can’t make it, please update your RSVP so we know who's joining.
Upcoming events
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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.11 attendees- €5.00
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
Bioscoop Het Ketelhuis, Pazzanistraat 4, Amsterdam, NL"Natalie is a tradwife influencer selling the fantasy of perfect domestic life to millions. Then she wakes up in what looks like the 1800s, where there are no producers, no modern comforts and the life she performed online becomes something she has to survive."
🕒 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 €5 RSVP confirmation for this meetup. Your RSVP includes one drink at the venue.Confirm your spot here: https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/?trxid=PWXfCVd8YoV0KgQOAmxyoxbR2Tw199om
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📖 You can grab a copy at The American Book Center
20 attendees - €5.50
Beloved by Toni Morrison
De Koffiesalon, Utrechtsestraat 130, Amsterdam, NL"Sethe escaped slavery and built a life in Ohio, but eighteen years later she is still haunted by memories of Sweet Home, the farm where she endured terrible violence. When the ghost of her dead baby lingers in the house, the past becomes impossible to keep buried."
🕒 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 €5.50 RSVP confirmation for this meetup. Your RSVP includes one drink at the venue.Confirm your spot here: https://www.ing.nl/payreq/m/?trxid=uAt89vRwRtiW0yb1X2wUECVGJSJVaR80
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 here6 attendees
Past events
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