Reading

🍓 Lola's Club. Ciclo de literatura inglesa 🍓 Con esta actividad queremos discutir algunos textos provenientes de la literatura anglosajona. Continuamos el ciclo con 'Al final de la oscuridad' de Sequoia Nagamatsu, editado por @nocturnaed. 🐈‍⬛ Acerca del libro: En 2030, un arqueólogo llega al Círculo Polar Ártico para continuar el trabajo de su recién fallecida hija.​ Allí, los investigadores están estudiando secretos que ha desenterrado el permafrost derretido; entre​ ellos, los restos perfectamente conservados de una niña que parece haber muerto de un virus antiguo​... Una vez desatada, la peste ártica se extenderá por el mundo y cambiará la vida en la tierra para​ las generaciones venideras, por lo que la humanidad se verá obligada a idear formas innovadoras​ de afrontar la tragedia. En un parque temático diseñado para niños con enfermedades terminales,​ un cínico empleado se enamora de una madre desesperada por aferrarse a su hijo infectado. Un​ científico desconsolado encuentra una segunda oportunidad de paternidad cuando uno de sus sujetos de ensayos médicos, un cerdo, desarrolla la capacidad del habla. Una pintora viuda y su nieta​ adolescente se embarcan en la búsqueda cósmica de un nuevo planeta natal​... Desde rascacielos funerarios hasta hoteles para muertos, Sequoia Nagamatsu alterna uno​s escenarios fascinantes con una galería de personajes que se entrelazan a lo largo de los siglos​ mientras la humanidad lucha por reconstruirse tras una pandemia. 'Al final de la oscuridad' es una​ historia única sobre la resistencia del espíritu humano y nuestra capacidad infinita para soñar. 🍓 El club estará dinamizado por nuestra querida Lola Raventós, quien fue profesora de inglés en la Escola Oficial d'Idiomes. 🍓 ¡Les esperamos! ☺️

¡Bienvenido a nuestro **taller disparador de relato corto** de los martes! No importa si tienes experiencia o si acabas de empezar. Todo lo que necesitas es algo para escribir y ganas de pasar un rato agradable compartiendo tu pasión por la escritura. El moderador planteará una consigna y dará entre 20 y 30 minutos con el objetivo de que estructures un relato (poema, reflexión, ensayo...). Después cada participante leerá su texto en voz alta y lo comentaremos entre todos. Una manera divertida de mantener en forma el «músculo» creativo y de encontrar tu propia voz literaria, mientras aprendemos unos de otros. Taquilla inversa. Se paga según la satisfacción.

Haz **una pausa de las pantallas y únete a 2 horas de vida en el momento.** Durante dos horas, te invitamos a dejar de lado teléfonos, laptops y tablets, y **reconectar con placeres analógicos: leer, dibujar, escribir en un diario,** **jugar al ajedrez o simplemente disfrutar de una conversación tranquila.** Trae tu cuaderno o simplemente tu curiosidad. Este es un **encuentro sin pantallas**, pensado para desacelerar el tiempo, inspirar la creatividad y compartir un momento de la **vida en el momento** 🕕 Todos los Martes: 18:30–20:30h **Take a break from screens and join us for two hours of living in the moment.** For two hours, we invite you to put aside your phones, laptops and tablets, and **reconnect with analogue pleasures: reading, drawing, writing in a journal, playing chess or simply enjoying a quiet conversation.** Bring your notebook or simply your curiosity. This is a **screen-free gathering, designed to slow down time,** inspire creativity and share a moment of living in the moment Every Tuesday: 18:30 - 20:30

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¿Te gustaría practicar y mejorar tu conversación en inglés? Te gustaría practicar inglés y divertirte Ya tienes la oportunidad con nuestros Grupo de Conversación Ingles con Profesor nativo de ingles **cada MARTES** Con Profesor nativo de Londres ,estás clases enfocadas en Conversación pronunciación y nuevo vocabulario Cada clase hay temas temáticas y cotidianas de actualidad .Si quieres pasar bien y mejorar tu conversación en inglés apúntate ya **Cada MARTES empezamos a las 19.00H hasta 20.30H** Precio sólo 9,50 euros que Incluye 1.5 horas de clase de conversación para más información o apuntarse enviarnos un whats app con tu nombre y tú nivel de inglés. **También ofrecemos una tarjeta VIP para quienes se toman en serio mejorar y practicar su inglés. Por cada cinco sesiones de conversación, recibirás una completamente gratis.** ¿Te gustaría mejorar tu inglés en un ambiente relajado y social? Únete a nuestro **grupo de conversación en inglés** y disfruta aprendiendo mientras haces nuevos amigos. Cada semana organizamos actividades divertidas para quienes quieren practicar inglés de manera natural, en un entorno **saludable, relajado y lleno de buena energía**. 📲 **¿Quieres recibir nuestra lista gratuita de actividades y ofertas especiales?** Solo tienes que enviar un WhatsApp al: 👉 **614 26 50 37** Ven, practica inglés, conoce gente nueva y pasa un buen rato. ✨ ¡Aprender nunca fue tan divertido! **IMPORTANTE** **Nosotros solo aceptamos Reservas por whats app** **Si quieres reservar tu Plaza para la cena esta Semana enviar un whats app con tu nombre y edad. Y le enviaremos el Nombre y la direccción del Restaurante** **Tele de whats app es 614 26 50 37** **Important** **We only accept reservations by what app , so if you would like to reserve your place for this activity please send a whats app with your Name and telephone number to 614 26 50 37**

**🇬🇧 The Language Exchange Meetup in Barcelona 🌍** Are you ready for an evening filled with language practice, new friendships, and tons of fun? Join our vibrant community in Barcelona where language enthusiasts gather to enhance their proficiency in various languages and expand their social circles. 🗓️ **When**: Every Tuesday at 7pm 📍 **Where**: Jardinet d'Aribau: 133 Aribau street (10 minutes from Diagonal and Hospital Clinic stations) Embark on a linguistic adventure with us! Our language exchange sessions take place in the heart of the city, within the unique atmosphere of Jardinet d'Aribau 🌸 🆓 **Admission: Free**, with a friendly request to support the venue by ordering a minimum drink (€4). This inclusive event welcomes everyone, so come and mingle with us! (Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.) 📸 We'll seek your permission before capturing any moments on camera. Agreeing to be in a photo means you're okay with us sharing it on social media. 🗣 A friendly host will hand you a sticker with your name, native language, and the language you're eager to practice. Feel free to stick to your mother tongue if you prefer. Let's make language learning a joyous journey! 😊 Our events are published on various platforms so there are always more attendees than those confirmed. **Stay Connected**: 📸 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 Like our [Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange) to see all the albums! 🌐 Discover more about us on [our website](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Connect on WhatsApp**: [Join the group here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) See you there for an evening of laughter, language, and lasting friendships. **Come alone, leave with friends!** 🌍🗣️ \-\-\- 🇪🇸 **¡El Intercambio de Idiomas de Barcelona!** 🌍 ¿Estás listo para una velada llena de práctica de idiomas, nuevas amistades y mucha diversión? Únete a nuestra animada comunidad en Barcelona, donde entusiastas de los idiomas se reúnen para mejorar su nivel y ampliar sus círculos sociales. 🗓️ **Cuándo**: Todos los martes a las 19h. 📍 **Dónde**: Jardinet d'Aribau: calle Aribau 133 (a 10 minutos de los metros Diagonal y Hospital Clinic) ¡Embárcate en una aventura lingüística con nosotros! Nuestras sesiones de intercambio de idiomas tienen lugar en el corazón de la ciudad, en el ambiente único del Jardinet d'Aribau 🌸 🆓 **Entrada Gratuita**, solo te pedimos que tomes una consumición mínima (4€). Este evento inclusivo da la bienvenida a todos, así que ¡ven y únete a nosotros! (Los participantes menores de 18 años deben ir acompañados por un adulto.) 📸 Pediremos tu permiso antes de capturar cualquier momento en cámara. Al aceptar estar en una foto, nos permites compartirla en las redes sociales. 🗣 Un anfitrión te entregará una pegatina con tu nombre, idioma nativo y el idioma que deseas practicar. Siéntete libre de hablar en tu lengua materna si lo prefieres. ¡Hagamos del aprendizaje de idiomas un viaje lleno de alegría! 😊 Nuestros eventos se publican en varias plataformas por lo que siempre hay más asistentes que los que aparecen confirmados. **Mantente Conectado**: 📸 ¡Síguenos en [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barcelonalanguageexchange/)! 👍 ¡Dale 'me gusta' a nuestra [página de Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/thefridaylanguageexchange), para ver todos los álbumes! 🌐 Descubre más sobre nosotros en [nuestra web](https://speakquick.es). 📱 **Conéctate en WhatsApp**: [Únete al grupo aquí](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D3UQm1CAFECGyE5RknlvXQ) Nos vemos para una tarde de risas, idiomas y amistades duraderas. **¡Ven solo, márchate con amigos!** 🌍🗣️

Les esperamos el próximo jueves, 14 de mayo a las 19h, en la presentación de 'Las nerviosas' de @rosaelisach, editado en el sello Yegua de Troya de @randomhouse_es y bajo la curaduría de @gabrielawiener. 🐎 Le acompaña @belenlopezpeiro. ❤️ Acerca del libro: Una periodista en sus treintas se muda de los conos —los barrios populares de Lima—, pero no termina de sentirse cómoda en su piso clasemediero, ni conviviendo con su novio, ni con nada en absoluto. La tristeza que la embarga no es nueva, ni le pertenece solo a ella. La reconoce en los trances de melancolía que su madre, antigua empleada doméstica, arrastra desde siempre; y en sus tías y abuelas, como si la pena viajara de generación en generación. Las mujeres de su familia son “nerviosas”, aunque jamás han sido diagnosticadas como depresivas, quizá porque, según un arraigado prejuicio, las trabajadoras del hogar no sufren estas “enfermedades del alma”, es más, ni siquiera tienen alma. La narradora de este libro emprenderá un viaje, junto con su madre, hacia el pueblo costero del que ésta migró para limpiar casas ajenas. A ese lugar detenido entre la sal y el olor lejano del petróleo, donde la familia perdió algo hace demasiado tiempo: una memoria opaca, aparentemente irrecuperable, dispuesta a revelarse. Escrita con un estilo cincelado en la no ficción de largo aliento y un ritmo adictivo, este debut autobiográfico está repleto de pasajes tan delicadamente hermosos como rotundos sobre la intimidad de los márgenes. La literatura conera ya está aquí. Rosa Chávez Yacila nació en Lima. Es escritora y periodista, ha trabajado para VICE, The New York Times, Internazionale, Courrier International y Granta. Actualmente es profesora en la Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas y reportera freelance. Entrada libre hasta completar aforo. 🤗

Con este club queremos ofrecer un espacio que recupere y reivindique la producción poética. Una vez al mes nos reuniremos para comentar y leer en voz alta los poemas del libro escogido para cada sesión. El tercer libro seleccionado es 'Río herido' de @cerquitadelasnubes, editado por @estonoesberlin. 🏞️ Acerca del libro: Con 'Río herido' (2016), el primer libro de Daniela Catrileo, la autora inauguró una voz marcada por la memoria, el territorio y la identidad. Posteriormente publicó 'Guerra florida' (2018), reconocido con el Premio Municipal de Literatura de Santiago, y la novela 'Piñen' (2019), distinguida por el Ministerio de las Culturas como Mejor Obra Literaria de su país. 'Chilco' (2023) consolidó su proyección dentro de la literatura latinoamericana contemporánea y ha sido traducida a varios idiomas. ¡Les esperamos! 🌸

[Follow us on Instagram! ](https://www.instagram.com/bcnchatnchapters?igsh=aXkycTJsdTNzaHN3) 📷 [Join our WhatsApp group!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/HGcQUlOiwM69tuPm6hBwNt) 📞 Are you guilty of collecting books without finishing them? Struggling to carve out time to delve into that novel you started ages ago? Distractions abound or work piling up? Well, here's a beautiful opportunity: Dive into a unique experience with our Reading Party concept, as featured in the **NY Times**. Picture this: an hour of silent reading followed by lively discussions about the books we've brought along. It's not your typical book club—it's a chance to dust off those neglected novels and party with fellow bookworms! Join Barcelona Reading Party every **two Sundays** at **CRAI UPF** in **CIUTADELLA**. Sunday's is perfect for those who would like to relax before the new work week! Leave your phone on silent and immerse yourself in the joy of reading. Here's the plan: 📕 ***5:00 PM - Arrival*** Arrive early, chat with fellow book lovers, and perhaps snag the best reading spot. 👓 ***5:10 PM - 6:10 PM - Reading Time*** Quietly dive into your book of choice. Feel free to join in whenever you arrive. 📚 ***6:10 PM - 7:10 PM - Book Chats*** Engage in lively conversations about your current reads with other attendees. It's like speed dating, but for bookworms! **Don't forget to bring your book!** *It's a chance to connect with fellow book lovers, swap literary treasures, and engage in thought-provoking discussions in a cozy setting. All are welcome, whether you're a seasoned reader or just starting your literary journey. Get ready for an evening filled with books, tea, and stimulating conversations.*

As part of our **Mercè Rodoreda Book Club Series (January–May)**, we invite you to join us for a special **closing session** dedicated to *Journeys and Flowers* (*Viatges i flors*) and to celebrating the reading journey we have shared over the past months. Originally, this final session was due to feature translator **Nick Caistor**, who unfortunately can no longer join us due to a scheduled medical operation. We send him our warmest wishes for a smooth recovery. Rather than cancel our final gathering, we wanted to embrace the spirit that has made this series so meaningful: readers coming together in conversation. This session will take on a more open **book club format**, where all attendees are warmly invited to participate, reflect, and share. Together we will discuss: 🌿 *Journeys and Flowers* — one of Rodoreda’s most imaginative and singular works 🌿 Favourite books and moments from the series 🌿 How reading Rodoreda in community has shaped the experience 🌿 The legacy and literary world of one of Catalonia’s most beloved writers Whether you joined us for one session or many, we would love to welcome you for this final conversation.

# **IMPORTANT: You must register on Luma to confirm attendance.** This Meetup event is only for visibility. Please secure your spot here: https://luma.com/c7tfsick ​ **Join us for a phone-free reading party in the park** ​Sun's out. Spring has sprung. Time to move our reading spot from the couch to the park. ​— bring a book to read and one to exchange/donate. Lets give our books another life! <3 ## ​The Concept: *** ​Leave the scroll behind and enjoy some reading time surrounded by calmness and like-minded people - all without digital distractions. ​​This event gives you blocked-off, screen-free time in your agenda. It’s a chance to unwind after work, read together in silence, meet other book lovers, and finally spend some time offline. *** ## ​​🗓️ The Program ​​**18:00 – 18:30 \| Arrival** Check in and find your readnig spot **18:30 – 19:30 \| Connect with yourself** Reading alone, together, and in shared silence **19:30 – 20:30 \| Connect with others** Connect over books and other stories. **20:30 \| Park closes at 21h\.** **Optional**: go watch the sunset together at SALT. *** ## ​**​🌿 Connect with yourself** ​​Find a quiet moment to read, reflect, or just breathe, in the park. No screens. No interruptions. Just time for you. ​  *** ## ​​💬 Connect with others ​​If you’re up for it, chat with someone new, share what you’re reading, or just enjoy being together - no small talk required, and no pressure to perform. You can also stay in your own flow if that feels better. ​  *** ​​The park is open to everyone. We’ll be gathering in a calm spot, and will share the exact location via email before the event. *** ​**​What to bring** * ​Picnic set up: Beach towel, pillows, blanket * ​Book to read, one to exchange ​**We can’t wait to swap screen time for real time with you.** 🌞 ​​Offline hugs, ​​Monique *** ​​**Disclaimer:** *You’re welcome to leave your phone at home or simply turn it off and keep it out of sight - no locker needed this time.* *If it accidentally comes out of your bag, we trust you to pop it right back in.* By registering you allow permission to create some content for our future communications and social media. ## ​​Become an offline member ​If you'd like to make offline time a routine,​ **become a member for discounts and member-only events [here](https://luma.com/theofflineclub-barcelona)**! We'll make unplugging easy for you.

A casual (but coordinated) coffee break to meet new friends, take a Zoom break, and get your AM caffeine fix. Stop by for a few minutes or stay the whole time. Bring a friend or wander in solo. Come for the coffee and company, or just bring a book to read while surrounded by other in-real-life, community-seeking humans. Come by every Friday, or just when you happen to be in town. Make it whatever you need it to be that week. It's not an \*event\* per se, but we hope these Friday meet-ups can become a fixture of the bookshop! Gathering spot will be in the downstairs area of the bookshop (near the Community Library). Coffee and tea are 1.50€ and can be purchased at the cash register upstairs. Find more info on our Instagram (@backstorybookshop) or website (www.backstorybookshop.com).

MotoGP is a mainstream championship in Spain and in many other countries in the world. Books on the series have explored the history, the icons, the technology but not many have taken the fan or follower directly into the paddock and all the personalities, engineering and psychology that goes with a motorcycle sport pushing at 225mph. Author **Adam Wheeler** will chat about how and why he wanted to present this enthralling spectacle to wider consciousness with some other journalists. **[ORDER THE BOOK HERE](https://backstorybookshop.shop/product/motorcycle-grand-prix/)** ## About the speaker: **Adam Wheeler** is an award-winning journalist who contributes to the Telegraph, edits and owns On-Track Off-Road magazine, and is part of the Paddock Pass Podcast team. He has been working in and around MotoGP for over twenty years. He lives in Barcelona. ## About the book: ***Motorcycle Grand Prix*** takes readers inside the 75-year-old FIM World Championship — not through race results and lap times, but through the human stories behind them. Each chapter tackles a separate subject, moving from riders and team managers to mechanics, doctors, physiotherapists and engineers, stitching individual perspectives into a bigger picture of what it actually takes to compete at this level. Drawing on exclusive interviews with Pecco Bagnaia, Jorge Martín, Brad Binder and Jack Miller, as well as reflections on Valentino Rossi, Marc Márquez and Cal Crutchlow, Wheeler goes well beyond the paddock gossip. The book covers talent, obsession, injury, and the extraordinary technical arms race between manufacturers — with none of the glamour and all of the reality.

Welcome, readers! Our May read is **_Kindred_ by Octavia E. Butler.** The story follows Dana, a Black woman living in 1976 California, who is suddenly pulled back to a Maryland plantation before the Civil War. She learns her survival is tied to a white slaveholder’s son. Forced to move between centuries, she must endure the brutal realities of slavery while fighting to hold on to her identity. Tense, intimate, and unforgettable, Kindred explores how the past refuses to stay buried. 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! 📖

Welcome, readers! Our June read is ***Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible*** ***Voyage*** **by Alfred Lansing.** A work of nonfiction, and one of the most astonishing survival stories in history, we follow Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew after their ship is crushed by Antarctic ice. Stranded in one of the harshest environments on Earth, the men endure months of isolation, freezing temperatures, and near starvation—yet refuse to give up hope. Lansing brings their ordeal to life through vivid detail and firsthand accounts, capturing both the brutality of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. At its core, the story is a powerful testament to leadership, perseverance, and the unbreakable will to survive against impossible odds. 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 **all** **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Happy reading! 📖

Join us for lunch/tea at Asterisk Supper Club to discuss our May book "Under the Oak Tree" by Suji Kim Lady Maximilian is the daughter of the powerful Duke Croyso, but she is rarely allowed outside her family’s sprawling castle for fear that her stutter will tarnish their noble name. When she is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, Maxi doesn’t dare hope for happiness, let alone love. Her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin, and Riftan leaves without a word the morning after their vows are exchanged. Now, three years after their disastrous wedding night, Riftan has returned as a war hero. To Maxi’s surprise, despite rumors that he was offered marriage to Princess Agnes, a beautiful and renowned sorceress, Riftan still wants Maxi for his wife. And when he comes to claim her, his longing becomes a desire that bewilders Maxi, even as she is overcome by the scorching heat that Riftan’s presence ignites within her. As she learns to navigate the intricacies of her new life, Maxi will find herself and her courage, and discover that she is anything but powerless.

[Columbus library link to book](https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3351321) Location: The Goat River South 219 S High St, Columbus, OH 43215 Street parking is free on Sundays [Menu](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/686d3ed16745133042482c5f/t/68ff654dbb03b96875430bde/1761568077220/all_brunch-20250311.pdf) Book summary: On a hot day in Bethlehem, a twelve-year-old Palestinian-American girl is yelled at by a group of men outside the Church of the Nativity. She has exposed her legs in a biblical city, an act they deem forbidden, and their judgement will echo on through her adolescence. When our narrator finally admits to her mother that she is queer, her mother's response only intensifies a sense of shame: 'You exist too much,' she tells her daughter. Told in vignettes that flash between the U.S. and the Middle East--from New York to Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine--Zaina Arafat's debut novel traces her protagonist's progress from blushing teen to sought-after DJ and aspiring writer.

Join us as we discuss our June pick: Metal Slinger by Rachel Schneider! Book description: Even though she's not one of them, Brynn has spent her life among the Alaha, training to be a guard and waiting for the chance to attend the annual market hosted by the Kenta–the very same people who exiled her adopted community to a life at sea. Going to the market is a rite of passage eagerly anticipated by all young guards, but Brynn does not anticipate breaking a century-long peace treaty while there. Nor does she plan for the intense encounter with an enemy soldier that now threatens to unwind the fragile coexistence between their people–and everything Brynn once believed about herself to be true. Brynn's loyalty to the Alaha is tested when the truth of her identity is brought to light by this soldier who's taken an oath to bring her back to where she belongs. Narrowly escaping death on the violent high seas, Brynn's connection to the Alaha is further tested when she learns about the world of magic she's been denied. She was once certain of her fate and where she belonged, but the dark, knowing eyes of this stranger have her questioning everything, including her heart. Packed with knife fights and seafaring adventure, METAL SLINGER is the smash-hit start to the romantic fantasy duology, the Fire & Metal series