The Literary Society Amsterdam

November Arpentage

How do you explore a book without reading alone?

Explore this one with us: A brief history of equality — Thomas Piketty.

“Arpentage” means exploring the terrain. We propose tearing the book apart together—one chapter per person—then reassembling it in a collective discussion. No prep needed simply show up.

• 13.00: Join us, grab a tea and a chapter
• 20 mins: We’ll set the scene
• 60 mins: Read your chapter (in silence and in great company!)
• 45 mins: Share what you found and discuss

The Literary Society of Amsterdam

A counter-space to solitary reading, with the aim of connecting meaningfully over ideas and books. The purpose is to foster a community that enjoys engaging with texts and having intentional discussions about the world's contemporary challenges through books. We hope it will transform into a self-sustaining democratic community with active stewards.

Every three months we collectively choose a theme. Then, individually and at our own pace, each of us picks any book that resonates with the topic — regardless of genre or language. At the end of the season we have a guided discussion, bringing different perspectives and different books together. In-between, we gather for collective readings and more!