De Parade: Mher Brutyan
Experience a poetry whispering performance by Mher Brutyan at De Parade in M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam. An intimate literary moment amid a lively park festival, pairing spoken verse with festival atmosphere.
Joost Oomen leest voor
Join Dutch author Joost Oomen for a live reading at De Parade in M.L. Kingpark, Amsterdam. An intimate, family-friendly literary moment in a festive outdoor setting, where stories come alive under park vibes and summer festival air.
"Strangeland" by Tracey Emin
Book club at Art Studio Amsterdam-NDSM discussing Strangeland by Tracey Emin, a non-fiction coming‑of‑age exploration of class, trauma, and the birth of an artist's voice.
"Monsters" by Claire Dederer
Book club discussion at Art Studio Amsterdam-NDSM on Claire Dederer's Monsters, exploring how brilliant art can come from controversial people.
"Poor Artists" by Gabrielle de la Puente & Zarina Muhammad
A book-club discussion at Art Studio Amsterdam-NDSM with Gabrielle de la Puente and Zarina Muhammad, offering a sharp, funny tour through the art world’s money myths—who gets paid, who doesn’t, and why.
"The Creative Habit" by Twyla Tharp
Book club at Art Studio Amsterdam-NDSM discusses The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp, a non-fiction guide to building creative routines.
Boekenruil Tussen de Regels
Book swap event at De Nieuwe Anita in Amsterdam, inviting attendees to exchange books, discover new reads, and connect with the community.
Boekpresentatie Archipel in inkt
At De Nieuwe Anita in Amsterdam, Boekpresentatie Archipel inkt launches a book presentation and week of programming with independent presses, intimate readings, and a cozy, artful atmosphere.
An afternoon with Andrea Beck: Below the Surface
Join Andrea Beck for an afternoon at the American Book Center in Amsterdam as she discusses her debut YA novel Below the Surface, exploring small-town whispers, a vanished student, and the pull of truth through engaging storytelling.
"Disappoint Me" by Nicola Dinan
Join Tea & Tears in Amsterdam for a book-club discussion of Nicola Dinan's Disappoint Me, a sharp literary fiction novel about love, identity, and timing. This intimate, intellectual gathering invites readers to explore character and heartbreak through lively conversation in a cozy venue.
An afternoon with Sue Deagle: Do Loss
An afternoon discussion with author Sue Deagle about Do Loss: A New Way to Move Through Change at ABC Amsterdam. She will discuss the book, take questions, and sign copies at the event on March 20, 2027 at 4:00 PM. A thoughtful, literary gathering for readers interested in coping with change.
"The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg
Join The Book Club in Amsterdam for a lively discussion of The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. Explore how cues, routines and rewards shape behavior and how to rewire habits for everyday success.
"The Stranger" by Albert Camus
Join the Literary Classics Book Club in Amsterdam for a thoughtful discussion of The Stranger by Albert Camus. Explore themes of meaning, morality, and belonging as readers dissect Camus's emotionally detached narrator in a lively, accessible setting.
"Critique of Pure Reason" by Immanuel Kant
Join a book-club discussion of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason at Unthinkable in Amsterdam. Explore how human reason shapes knowledge and its limits in a welcoming, philosophy-minded gathering—perfect for readers who love rigorous, accessible debate.
"Audition" by Katie Kitamura
Join the Long Story Short Book Club in Amsterdam for a discussion of Audition by Katie Kitamura. An actress and a younger man explore shifting roles and blurred truths in literary fiction, with tensions unfolding over lunch and conversation.
"House of Day, House of Night" by Olga Tokarczuk
Join The Feminist Book Club in Amsterdam for a discussion of Olga Tokarczuk's House of Day, House of Night. This literary-fiction work braids memory, home, history, and desire into a dreamlike map, inviting thoughtful conversation and connection with fellow readers in a welcoming indoor venue. March 27, 2027, 7:30 PM.
Our Sister Killjoy – Book Club Discussion
Join The Black Archives Book Club in Amsterdam for a discussion of Ama Ata Aidoo's Our Sister Killjoy. This literary-fiction work follows a Ghanaian woman's European journey, scrutinizing race, gender, and belonging. An engaging, ideas-forward session at a culturally rich venue.
Amsterdam Book Club: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
The American Book Center hosts the Amsterdam Book Club for a guided discussion of Colson Whitehead's The Underground Railroad. Join fellow readers at ABC Amsterdam to explore this historical-fantasy novel, share insights, and hear different interpretations of the literal Underground Railroad.