Classic Books
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Classic Books Events Today
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Wednesday Evening @ Skosh Cafe (Bencoolen)
Welcome! Gist below! :-)
1. Bring a book to the meet!
2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry).
3. Say hi to the folks.
4. Read!
5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :)
Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-)
This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance!
Nearest MRT: Bencoolen (DT21)
Cookie Squash Sessions
Join us for our Squash Sessions happening every Monday / Wednesday / Thursday
6pm to 8pm
or
8pm to 10pm
Suitable for beginners to the Squash Regulars. Each Session is $15 for pay per play. You can also enquire about being a member when you arrive.
We use Meetup.com to advertise the session and our members use a private whatsapp group to register. So should you be the only one signing up, you may still see a full house that evening.
Do sign up prior as we are limited to 16 pax per 2 hours sessions. Do whatsapp the organizer at 9006 0909 @Trevor to expedite the reply and confirmation of your bookings.
Women’s Only Dinner — A Circle of Six Experience
Ever feel like making real girlfriends as an adult is somehow harder than it should be?
You’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.
Welcome to Gotomo’s **Women’s Only Dinner** — a Circle of Six experience designed for exactly this.
Six women. One table. A proper dinner. And zero pressure to be anything other than yourself.
No networking. No awkward icebreakers. No group chats that go nowhere. Just good food, great conversation, and the kind of connection you didn’t realise you’d been missing.
**Here’s how the evening flows:**
🍷 Arrive & meet your Circle of Six
🍽️ Sit down to a curated dinner together
💬 The Gotomo Moment — this is where it happens
🤝 Grow your circle or join the next one
**Who is this for?**
✅ New to Singapore and building your social circle
✅ Expats, locals, and everyone in between
✅ Professionals who’ve lost touch with their girl gang
✅ Anyone who wants real friendships, not just followers
**What to bring:**
∙ Your actual self
∙ An appetite (for food and conversation)
∙ Zero expectations — we handle the rest
**What we’ve got covered:**
∙ A warm, intimate restaurant setting
∙ A curated group of five other women
∙ The vibes
Spots are capped at 6 — because that’s the whole point. Intimate. Real. No crowds.
**How to join your Circle of Six:**
Reserve your spot at gotomo.co — we’ll match you with six other Tomos and confirm your group before the event. Exact location revealed 24 hours before — because good things are worth the wait. ✨
Launch Pricing:
🎟️ Gotomo Subscription — $19.90/month. Unlimited events, pay $0 event fee for events *only* in April
🎟️ One-time ticket — $14.90. Just this event, no commitment
🍸 Free margarita slushie ($16) on us at Women’s Only Dinner.
That’s your subscription covered — in one event. Everything after that? Pure Tomo time.
Strangers today. Tomos tomorrow. 🫶🏼
gotomo.co
📲 Follow us for updates and early access to upcoming events:
Instagram: @gotomo.sg
Telegram: t.me/gotomo_sg
Go play. Go connect. Gotomo.
Pickleball Group Class (Intermediate)
Our classes are led by certified instructors who will teach you the proper techniques and strategies to help you dominate on the court. You will have a great time getting some exercise, meeting new people, and improving your pickleball game in a way that is efficient and impactful.
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class
### **Cancellation Policy**
Credits will be considered used if class is cancelled within 24 hours before the start of the lesson
Pickleball Group Class (Adults & Teens, Intermediate)
Our classes are led by certified instructors who will teach you the proper techniques and strategies to help you dominate on the court. You will have a great time getting some exercise, meeting new people, and improving your pickleball game in a way that is efficient and impactful.
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class
### **Cancellation Policy**
Credits will be considered used if class is cancelled within 24 hours before the start of the lesson
Classic Books Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
The Sunday Crimes: 1st Book Club Session
Hi Everyone,
I am THRILLED that there are other fellow mystery readers out there!! I am excited to announce the first ever mystery book club event to be held at the end of the month. It will be a casual sharing session about favourite mystery books, killer plot twists, tropes you love and all things crime fiction! 😊
**Date: 26 April 2026, Sunday**
**Time: 2pm to 4pm**
**Venue: Asia Square Atrium**
**Theme: All-Time Favourite Mystery Book**
For our first session, please bring along and share about your absolute favourite mystery book! (I know, it's hard to pick just the one...🥲) It can be a physical book or an e-book or even just an image of the book cover!
Agenda:
15 Min Self-Introductions
1 h 15 Min Roundtable Book Sharing Session
15 Min Closing Notes
Looking forward to meeting everyone!!
Cheers,
Anna
"Kiss of the Spider Woman" by Manuel Puig
\*Please note the change of venue. We are no longer able to meet at Charlies and will be looking for a new venue.
!!! Beware of scams! If you have been contacted about featuring your work at our meetings or have been asked for any kind of payment it is a scam.
Country: Argentina
Written in: 1976
Pages: 280
Starting as an experimental study of a romantic female character, Manuel Puig elaborated with streams of consciousness and unspecified dialogue to create this untraditional novel. Fast paced and challenging social, sexual and literature norms, it's seen as his most successful work, having been adapted into multiple films and plays.
Here's and excerpt from [an excellent review on Medium:](https://thebiblioraptor.medium.com/literature-as-resistance-reading-manuel-puigs-the-kiss-of-the-spider-woman-9d8ce00c10fa)
One of the major ways in which literature has made its presence felt is as a tool of resistance. Manuel Puig’s novel *The Kiss of the Spider Woman* is such a battle waged through words, critiquing authoritative institutions, exploring the quest for freedom, and telling human stories of rebellion, love, and loss.
The novel was published in 1976 and is written mainly as dialogues between its dual protagonists — Luis Alberto Molina and Valentin Arregui Paz — detained in a Buenos Aires prison. Valentin is a Marxist rebel who is in jail for waging a political struggle against the government. Molina, who identifies as a woman and homosexual, is imprisoned for the sexual corruption of minors. They are cellmates, who go from strangers to friends and more. One might think that a story that is limited only to one location and written as dialogues between two people might be monotonous. But this is where Puig’s genius lies. Although the physical setting is confined, the reader can transcend that dingy cell, along with the characters, through the sole power of storytelling.
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**New to the Hungry Hundred Book Club?** Here's what you need to know:
1. Read the book (If you don't manage to finish it by the meetup date, don't worry. As long as you're not going to be too disappointed by spoilers, you're still welcome to join.)
2. Come to the meeting, usually (but not always!) on the last Sunday of every month.
3. Be prepared to order food/drink at the venue to show our appreciation for letting us use their space. This is a requirement. A lot of time and effort has been put into finding a place that will accommodate our group without an outrageous minimum charge or rental fee, and you'll never be asked to contribute to organiser fees, so please show your respect and support for the restaurant that's letting us use their space.
4. Discuss! It's a casual conversation, so don't be afraid to ask questions and let us know what you think.
Waltz Group Class (Adults, Beginner)
**For ages 17 and above.**
There are two types of waltzes that are performed in most ballrooms - the Slow Waltz and the Viennese Waltz. The classical Viennese Waltz is a quick ballroom dance that involves the dancers swirling around the whole dance floor, seemingly without touching the ground.
The slightly easier Slow Waltz is a favourite dance among beginners and social dancers. It is characterized by its grace, elegance and fluidity of movements and rotations.
### **Address**
795, North Bridge Rd, #02-01 797, 198763
### **Schedule**
Saturdays 545PM - 645PM
### **Booking Information**
* Please contact **98225900** to find out how to book this class.
* The instructor will reach out to you once you've booked the class.
Sunday Reading @ Chinatown (Whiskdom)
Welcome! Gist below! :-)
1. Bring a book to the meet!
2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry).
3. Say hi to the folks.
4. Read!
5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :)
Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-)
This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance!
Nearest MRT: Stevens
Friday Evening Reading @ Tiann's (Tiong Bahru)
Welcome! Gist below! :-)
1. Bring a book to the meet!
2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry).
3. Say hi to the folks.
4. Read!
5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :)
Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-)
This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance!
Nearest MRT: Tiong Bahru (EW17)
Sunday Reading @ Kovan
Welcome! Gist below! :-)
1. Bring a book to the meet!
2. Buy a drink (and a bite if you're hungry).
3. Say hi to the folks (pls note the venue is pet cafe so there will be furry friends).
4. Read!
5. We'll do a short round of intros and a short sharing at the end too. :)
Come in and find us (we're probably the only reading group)! In the event that the place is full, we'll find a back up nearby. :-)
This is a limited seats, small group event, so do try to update your RSVP early if your plans change! Thanks in advance!
Nearest MRT: Kovan
Classic Books Events Near You
Connect with your local Classic Books community
April Book Club Meetup
Welcome, readers!
Our April read is **_Martyr!_ by Kaveh Akbar.**
The story follows a young Iranian American poet grappling with grief, addiction, and the aching question of what makes a life meaningful. Drawn into an unexpected friendship with a terminally ill artist, he begins to confront faith, love, and the seduction of self-destruction. Lyrical, darkly funny, and emotionally piercing, the novel wrestles with beauty and despair in equal measure. It’s a story about longing—to be seen, to be forgiven, and to matter.
Looking forward to discussing with everyone!
We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.**
Happy reading! 📖
Monthly Meet Up (Assassin’s Apprentice)
This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!
LGBT Reads: In-Person Book Discussion
Join us for our April Book Club gathering where we will come together to discuss *[Stop Me if You've Heard This One](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/stopmeifyouveheardthisone)* by [Kristen Arnett](https://www.kristenarnettwriter.com/about) in a safe and welcoming environment. Make new friends who share your passion for books and connect with fellow LGBTQ book enthusiasts.
Pop-up Book Club 3: The Ballad of The Sad Café, by Carson McCullers
Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.
How Lucky by Will Leitch
Posting this early because seemingly all Sundays in May are holidays or busy! I picked a shorter thriller that's hopefully a fast read/listen.
[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3458940)
Location: Grandview Cafe, *1455 W. 3rd Ave*,
Columbus, OH 43212
[Menu](https://www.grandviewcafe.com/menu)
Book summary:
Daniel leads a rich life in the university town of Athens, Georgia. He's got a couple close friends, a steady paycheck working for a regional airline, and of course, for a few glorious days each Fall, college football tailgates. He considers himself to be a mostly lucky guy -- despite the fact that he's suffered from a debilitating disease since he was a small child, one that has left him unable to speak or to move without a wheelchair. Largely confined to his home, Daniel spends the hours he's not online communicating with irate air travelers observing his neighborhood from his front porch. One young woman passes by so frequently that spotting her out the window has almost become part of his daily routine. Until the day he's almost sure he sees her being kidnapped.
Independent Bookstore Day and Lunch!
Love getting lost in a good book?
[The Book Loft](https://www.bookloft.com/) of German Village is an iconic independent bookstore packed with hard-to-find literary treasures! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bookstore; it’s a 32-room literary wonderland that would make even the most seasoned bibliophile’s head spin (one of the largest in the country)!
**MEET**: We'll gather outside the storefront and then start browsing...
**DESSERT**: We'll grab some famous macaroons to start our foodie tour. [Pistacia Vera](https://www.pistaciavera.com/) is a delicious bakery and cafe in the German Village. This charming shop is especially known for its classic macarons.
**LATE LUNCH:** *After we browse the bookstore maze, let's gather for the best traditional Jewish deli in town, [Katzingers!](katzingers.com) Choices include stacked Reubens, hot pastromi on rye, chicken salad, macaroni salad, knish, chicken soup, NY cheesecake, and dozens of other sandwiches and sides!*
**PARKING**: Street parking all around here. Check the parking time limit. The bookstore and the foodie stops are all on 3rd Street within 4 blocks on the same side of the street.















