Book Lovers

Midweek plans, sorted 📚☕🍸 Books, chats, coffee and cocktails at Tapped Dublin. No assigned reading, no awkward icebreakers — just a friendly, low-key evening with fellow book lovers☺️

## Details The title of the event is a paradox! Read in silence and then discuss with like-minded folks! :-) 📝 **How does this work?** We will meet in the Bartley's Restaurant area from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM for silent reading and followed up by one hour discussion. **During silent reading, you're expected to remain silent and read.** Please bring your headphones and refrain from the discussion during the first one hour in the area. 👥 **Socialising** After an hour, at 8:00 PM, we'll discuss and socialize about the book you're reading. We highly encourage you to move between tables and strike up conversations with fellow book lovers. These discussions about literature and reading recommendations are often the highlight of the event! Feel free to join at any point during the event. The event is indoors, hopefully, we can continue the tradition of the silent reading in the winter! **📌 Helpful Tips and Notes** * Bring headphones to block out surrounding noise * I will post a comment on the event page when I arrive to indicate where we're seated, so everyone can find us * If you prefer to skip the silent reading, you can join directly at the bar at 8:00 PM ⚠️**Something Happened?** If something unpleasant happened to you, it may happen to others. It may be small but don't hesitate to reach out to me. Looking forward to meeting you all 😊

**COLD CASES. HOT LEADS. AND A KILLER STILL WATCHING . . .** **STATE PATHOLOGIST TERRY O'BRIEN IS ABOUT TO TAKE ON HER TOUGHEST ROLE YET** Tasked with leading the Open Case Review Unit, her usual post-mortem work has been extended to cold-case investigation into unsolved suspicious deaths. When a garda detective is murdered, his body mutilated and dumped on gangland ground, she is called in. As a large-scale investigation takes shape to hunt down the killers, Terry's post-mortem uncovers uncomfortable evidence. She soon finds herself up against the powers that be. But, as new evidence emerges from her cold-case work that impacts closer to home, this may be the least of her worries. Can the identity of her sister Jenny's killer, all those years ago, be revealed? And are some truths best left buried?

Hello! 🙂 Meeting place: just inside the door of Connollys bookshop. Meeting time: 645pm. Take our seats time: 650pm. Start time: 7pm. This is a FREE ticketed performance and tickets are limited so please don't be a no show or cancel if you can't join us. This will definitely sell out, book ASAP! https://thenewtheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows Toilets: FYI the venue has just 1 toilet Note / Disclaimer: Attending this event and every event in this group is entirely in every way at your own risk. Any questions, message me. Please please don't forget to join us! Thanks! Alan

## Details \*\*\* Temporary Location Change to Cafe Nero, King Street south \*\*\*\* We meet on Wednesdays in Cafe Nero, King Street South. from 6pm to 8pm, to write, chat and share our work. \*\*\* We'll chat for a bit, write for a bit, and then there's an opportunity for people to share what they're working on. Prompts can be provided if necessary but feel free to work on whatever inspires you! A space to meet like-minded people, get feedback and carve out some time for writing during the week. All welcome; welcome all! \*\*\* 6:00pm - Start 6:30pm - Writing Session 7:15pm - Feedback Session 8:00pm - End \*\*\*Note: we're usually at the Big Table in Cafe Nero's\*\*\* \*\*\*Note: I am not always in a position to monitor the mailbox, if any queries on the night\*\*\*

**✨ Dynamic Conversations** Enjoy small-group conversations (2–3 people per table) at dedicated language tables. There will always be **English-only tables**, and every attendee rotates through these tables during the **first and last rotation**. **🏷️ Language Stickers on Arrival** As soon as you arrive, you’ll receive: • **Native language stickers** (with flags + “native”) • **Practicing language stickers** (with flags + “practicing”) You may choose multiple practicing languages. These stickers help you join the right tables and connect with people who match your goals. **🔄 Rotations Every 30 Minutes** Every 30 minutes, the organizer rearranges groups based on preferred languages. We aim for **bilingual tables**, ideally with at least one native or advanced speaker. If no native speakers are available, we can still create a table as long as **two people want to practice the same language**. **🌍 Popular Languages** English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian, and any other language requested by at least two attendees. **📈 All Levels Welcome** Beginner or advanced—everyone is welcome. The only requirement is enthusiasm and willingness to communicate. **🃏 Conversation Cards + Complimentary Fries** Need inspiration? Conversation cards are available at every table. Enjoy complimentary **fries around 8:00 PM**. **💸 Pay-as-you-go (Cash / Card)** • €6 General Admission • €5 Students • €4 per person when you bring friends **⭐ Loyalty Card (Automatically Activated)** Attend **4 Language Exchanges or International Meetups**, and your **5th event is FREE**. **💳 [Membership Options (Save € & unlock perks)](https://buymeacoffee.com/newindublin)** **🟡 Regular Membership (€12/mo)** ✔ Free: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ –50%: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ Extra perks **🔵 Theme Membership (€15/mo)** ✔ Free: Quizzes, Big Singles, Theme Party, Cultural Mix, Social Games, Music Challenge ✔ –50%: Singles, Language Exchange, International Meetup ✔ Extra Perks **🟣 Complete Membership (€20/mo)** ✔ Free access to ALL events ✔ Extra Perks **📱 Stay Connected** 🔗 **[Linktree](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)**[ ](https://linktr.ee/newindublin)– full weekly calendar 💬 **[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)**[ ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L8IcUuQzHVVLGaoUZ8ONRt)– reminders & updates 📘 **[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)**[ ](https://www.facebook.com/newindublinmeetup)– photos & highlights 📸 **[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)**[ ](https://www.instagram.com/newindublinmeetups/)– stories & behind-the-scenes 🌐 **[Website](https://newindublin.net/)**[ ](https://newindublin.net/)– all information about our events **🎉 Join Us!** A fun, relaxed evening full of languages, new people, and confidence-building conversations. **RSVP now! 🚀**

Hi everyone! Our February book club will take place at First Chapter on Fade Street, Dublin’s first 2D café. We’ll meet from 11:00am to enjoy coffee or tea and chat about all things books in a relaxed, friendly setting. There’s no assigned reading — just bring whatever you’re enjoying (or come to listen!). Afterwards, we’ll head over to Books Upstairs for a wander and a bit of bookish browsing. ✨ What to expect: Casual book chats (no pressure to speak!) A cozy café atmosphere A book swap — bring a book to pass on if you’d like A welcoming space for new and returning members 📍 Where: First Chapter, Fade Street (then Books Upstairs) 🗓 When: Saturday, February 7th ⏰ Time: 11:00am Looking forward to a relaxed, book-filled morning ☕📖 Capacity note: First Chapter has limited seating, so the café portion of this meetup is capped at 12 people. Anyone is very welcome to join us afterwards at Books Upstairs — feel free to pop by for the bookshop wander even if the café is full☺️

St Brigid’s Day is about new beginnings, creativity, and women’s power — so we’re starting our feminist book meetup right here. This is the very first meetup in our group , a women-led space celebrating books written by women, feminist voices, and stories that shaped us (or quietly unsettled us). Instead of homework or pressure to “have read the right thing,” we’ll begin with a book roulette: bring a book by a woman that mattered to you (or intrigued you) briefly share why you chose it swap, recommend, or simply listen No literary expertise required. Curiosity is enough. ✨ Expect: thoughtful but relaxed conversation feminist perspectives (gentle or fiery, both welcome) a sense of community, not performance Come as you are. Read what you love. Let this be the first chapter. Magda & Srijata

Hello Everyone! Let's read something before coming to the event. It can be a few pages from a book, an article, a poem, an advertisement, a joke, a recipe, a quote, social media content - anything you find interesting. We meet and chat about it, as a starting point of conversation. Please feel free to bring books :)

**[Event Website](https://moli.ie/events/first-fridays-february-2026), Entry**: Free, booking required, **[Buy Ticket](https://moli.ie/events/first-fridays-february-2026)** Join us on Friday, 6 February, for First Fridays! The museum will be open late from 6pm until 9pm, with free admission and special events throughout the evening. 6\.00pm\-9\.00pm \| Exhibition **Happy Ever After: Falling in Love with Irish Romance Fiction** Discover our brand-new exhibition, which explores the forgotten history of Irish romance fiction – from Lady Morgan and Kate O’Brien to Maeve Binchy and Marian Keyes. 6\.30pm \| Discussion: **Berghain Nights** Historian Donal Fallon in conversation with Liam Cagney, author of *Berghain Nights: A Journey through Techno and Berlin Club Culture.* 8pm \| Music: **Jane Deasy** Composer and electronic musician Jane Deasy constructs rich and slow-moving music through layers of analog and digital synthesis. We will meet in the Café at 6:15 PM and you can grab dinner in the Café anytime between 6:15 PM to 9:00 PM. **Notes** * Once I arrive, I’ll leave a comment where the group is seated. * Feel free to leave a comment if you’re unable to find the group.

Hello! 🙂 Meeting place: just inside the door of Connollys bookshop. Meeting time: 645pm. Take our seats time: 650pm. Start time: 7pm. This is a FREE ticketed performance and tickets are limited so please don't be a no show or cancel if you can't join us. This will definitely sell out, book ASAP! https://thenewtheatre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows Toilets: FYI the venue has just 1 toilet Note / Disclaimer: Attending this event and every event in this group is entirely in every way at your own risk. Any questions, message me. Please please don't forget to join us! Thanks! Alan

**I’m planning future book club meetups and would love your input. Please choose your top three from the list below—your picks will help decide what we read next!** **Book Options** *The Hong Kong Widow* – Kristen Loesch *American Spy* – Lauren Wilkinson *God of the Woods* – Liz Moore *Listen for the Lie* – Amy Tintera *The Swallows* – Lisa Lutz *The Drowning Kind* – Jennifer McMahon *The Eights* – Joanna Miller *The Quiet Librarian* – Allen Eskens Thanks so much for sharing your pick! Please **reply in the comments** with your top three. I can’t wait to see which books rise to the top and to discuss them together at our next meetups.

**First Gathering: Love as Transformation** Reading: **The Forty Rules of Love** by **Elif Shafak** We begin Men, Meaning, and Madness with a novel that treats love not as sentiment, but as a force that disrupts, humbles, and reshapes the self. The Forty Rules of Love explores love as discipline, surrender, and moral risk. It asks what happens when certainty breaks, when the ego is wounded, and when meaning is found not through control, but through transformation. This gathering is for men interested in serious literature and honest inquiry into how love shapes character, responsibility, and the inner life. Discussion will be guided by questions rather than summaries. The aim is depth, not debate. Come having read the book or engaged with it seriously.

Join us for our February Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *A Master of Djinn* by P. Djèlí Clark in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.

**Our February novel is: Julia by Sandra Newman** **This month is a classic, dystopian, fiction, literary fiction, women’s fiction, and science fiction novel. The book is 394 pages in print and 14 hours and 20 minutes on audiobook.** **An imaginative, feminist, and brilliantly relevant-to-today retelling of Orwell’s 1984, from the point of view of Winston Smith’s lover, Julia, by critically acclaimed novelist Sandra Newman.** Julia Worthing is a mechanic, working in the Fiction Department at the Ministry of Truth. It’s 1984, and Britain (now called Airstrip One) has long been absorbed into the larger trans-Atlantic nation of Oceania. Oceania has been at war for as long as anyone can remember, and is ruled by an ultra-totalitarian Party, whose leader is a quasi-mythical figure called Big Brother. In short, everything about this world is as it is in Orwell’s 1984. All her life, Julia has known only Oceania, and, until she meets Winston Smith, she has never imagined anything else. She is an ideal citizen: cheerfully cynical, always ready with a bribe, piously repeating every political slogan while believing in nothing. She routinely breaks the rules, but also collaborates with the regime when necessary. Everyone likes Julia. Then one day she finds herself walking toward Winston Smith in a corridor and impulsively slips him a note, setting in motion the devastating, unforgettable events of the classic story. Julia takes us on a surprising journey through Orwell’s now-iconic dystopia, with twists that reveal unexpected sides not only to Julia, but to other familiar figures in the 1984 universe. This unique perspective lays bare our own world in haunting and provocative ways, just as the original did almost seventy-five years ago.

This month we’ll be reading Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan