The Women's shelf - Books, conversation & good company

An intimate gathering for women who love books.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of books, conversation and connection.
This is a gathering for women who love stories.

There’s no assigned reading, no homework and no pressure to have read a particular book. Simply come ready to share a fiction or non fiction book you loved and tell us a little about why it stayed with you.

Whether it was a character you couldn't stop thinking about, a story that moved you, or a book you've recommended again and again, we'd love to hear about it.

If you'd like, you're welcome to bring a physical copy of the book along. If you read digitally, you're equally welcome to bring it on your Kindle, tablet or phone — or simply come with the title and story in mind.

This will be a small gathering of women, designed to feel warm, intimate and conversational rather than like a traditional book club.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, 1 August 2026
Time: 4–6pm
Venue: Art Werkx (River Valley, opposite UE Square & Fort Canning MRT)
Free to attend ( please purchase drink /food from the café )

What to Expect

☕ Arrive, order drinks/food and get settled
📚 Introduce yourself and the fiction book you've chosen to share
💬 Use a series of thoughtful prompts to guide conversation about the books we love, memorable characters, favourite authors and the stories that have stayed with us
📖 Leave with a long list of book recommendations from other women

Conversation Prompts May Include

• What made you choose this book?
• Which character stayed with you the longest?
• What book do you recommend to everyone?
• What makes a book memorable?
• Which fictional world would you happily live in?
• Which book surprised you?
• Which character felt the most real?
• What are you currently reading?

Designed For

Women who enjoy thoughtful conversation and discovering new books through other readers.
Whether you're an avid reader or someone who simply loves a good story, you're very welcome.

Things to note:

• If you're unable to attend, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance so that we can offer your spot to someone else. Unfortunately, repeated no-shows may need to be marked as such on Meetup.
• As this is a free gathering, there may occasionally be last-minute cancellations or no-shows. As a result, the final group size may be smaller than expected. We'll still be there and look forward to meeting everyone who attends.
• We'd appreciate it if you could arrive on time and purchase a drink and/or food from the cafe, as they are kindly reserving space for our group.
• Strictly no pitching of products and services during or after the meetup please. We're happy for any of the connections you make to continue naturally, without any hard selling.
• Event photos may be taken during the gathering for social media sharing. We’ll always be happy to tag you if you’d like

FAQ

Q: What kind of book should I bring?
A: Please bring a fiction or non fiction book that you loved and would
enjoy sharing with others. It could be literary fiction,
historical fiction, fantasy, contemporary fiction, classics, magical realism, mystery or another fiction genre.

Q: Do I need to read anything beforehand?
A: No. There is no assigned reading and no preparation required.

Q: Do I need to buy a drink or food?
A: Yes, please purchase drinks and food from the café. There is a minimum spend requirement but we're happy to cover any shortfall., however each person should purchase something to contribute.

Q: What if I don't know anyone?
A: Most people probably won't know anyone else either. The gathering is intentionally designed to feel small, welcoming and low-pressure, with prompts to help conversation flow naturally.

Q: I've never been to a book club before. Is that okay?
A: Absolutely. This isn't a traditional book club and there's no required reading. It's simply a gathering for women who enjoy stories and conversation.