Book Swaps New York

Book Swap @ Fort Tryon Park

***The Meetup guest limit is 10 because of the free event limit, but we have unlimited space for people to join us.*** RAINY DAY ALTERNATE LOCATION: Billings Arcade, Fort Tryon Park Book swap 11am-2pm at Billings Lawn in Fort Tryon Park. Look for books and the sign. This is a drop-in/drop-out event, meaning you don't have to stay the entire time. All genres, all sizes, and all conditions welcome. Leftover books will be recycled at future book swaps. **Don't have a book to contribute?** We'll have plenty of extras for you. **Not a big reader?** Come hang out anyway!

A Night in the Lonesome October

Get a copy [here on Bookshop ](https://bookshop.org/a/80117/9780063421028)to donate 10% to this bookclub! Under cover of the murky London gloom, a knife-wielding gentleman named Jack prowls the midnight streets with his faithful watchdog Snuff—gathering together the grisly ingredients they will need for an upcoming ancient and unearthly rite. For soon, after the death of the moon, black magic will summon the Elder Gods back into the world. But Snuff and his master are not alone. All manner of participants, both human and not, are about with their ancient tools and their animal familiars in preparation for the dread night. It is brave, devoted Snuff who must calculate the patterns of the Game and keep track of the Players—the witch, the mad monk, the vengeful vicar, the Count who sleeps by day, the Good Doctor and the hulking Experiment Man he fashioned from human body parts, and a wild-card American named Larry Talbot—all the while keeping Things at bay and staying a leap ahead of the Great Detective, who knows quite a bit more than he lets on. Some have come to open the gates. Some have come to slam them shut. As the hour approaches—let the Game begin…

Our First Women Who Read Meet Up!!!

Join us for our very first meetup! We’ll be meeting at Bake n Brew, a cozy little coffee shop located right next to The Little Boho Bookstore, a locally owned bookstore. We’ll kick things off by getting to know each other, talking about what we love to read, and officially starting our first book club read, Caraval by Stephanie Garber. I’ll be giving away FREE copies of Caraval to the first 10 women who attend! If you aren’t one of the first 10, don’t worry! You can grab a copy from The Little Boho Bookstore and support a wonderful local business. We’re hoping to support them throughout the year as we discover new books together. All you need to bring is yourself! Grab a coffee or pastry from Bake n Brew, settle in, and let’s chat about the book, get to know each other, and have a fun Saturday morning together. Come ready for good conversation, new friends, and a little bookish fun. I can’t wait to meet everyone and officially start our reading adventure!

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

This month’s read: **The Picture of Dorian Gray** by **Oscar Wilde** Join us to discuss this gothic classic, Wilde’s only novel, first serialized in 1890 and published as a book in 1891. The story centers on Dorian Gray, a young man immersed in a life of beauty and pleasure. Set in Victorian London, the novel explores vanity, morality, and the tension between appearance and reality. Spaces are limited; RSVP required. You are welcome to participate regardless of whether you've finished the book. Looking forward to seeing you there! **New Attendance Policy:** Because our events often have a waitlist, if you **miss 2 events without updating your RSVP**, you may be removed from the group to give other members the opportunity to attend.

Manhattan Smutty Book Club - Choosing Her Alpha by Isoellen

The book for this month is **[Choosing Her Alpha by Isoellen](https://www.romance.io/books/683d894ffb3d3e0f67364a01/choosing-her-alpha-isoellen)**. The book is a little hard to find, here is a link: [https://readsonlinefree.com/isoellen/page,2,579164-choosing_her_alpha](https://readsonlinefree.com/isoellen/page,2,579164-choosing_her_alpha) Quick housekeeping note: Scammers have been using the name of Smutty Book Club and its organizers to invite people to for-profit events. **If you receive any solicitation for an event or receive communication outside of Meetup asking for money, then it is a scam.** Please let us know if you see anything suspicious. Fun housekeeping note: Our annual trip to the **Renaissance Festival** will be on **Saturday, September 26th**. See Meetup for details. Remember we leave early - we want to be on the first bus.... breakfast beers are waiting. **[Back to Choosing Her Alpha](https://www.romance.io/books/683d894ffb3d3e0f67364a01/choosing-her-alpha-isoellen)**[ - here's what the publisher says: ](https://www.romance.io/books/683d894ffb3d3e0f67364a01/choosing-her-alpha-isoellen) *. Sasha's situation has reached critical mass.* *. Her mother is dying, and her step-father Merrick is a jackal waiting to stake his claim the second she is legal. In her world, Sasha is promised a choice. But if Merrick gets his way she will be married before anyone can protest against it.* *. Desperate to secure the futures of herself and her workers, Sasha makes a dangerous gamble... She seeks out Constantine Kane, the most feared and respected man in the 12 Sectors.* *. Sasha has made her choice... Will it be one she lives to regret?* ***Warning: This dystopian romance explores 18+ themes including scenes of violence, sexual content and power exchange.*** Please join us at **Cornerstone Tavern**, 961 2nd Ave, New York, NY (51st and 2nd) for great conversation, laughs, and friendship. Look for our signs, and listen for the laughter. We are often in the back of Cornerstone behind the curtain, which is actually a different restaurant called the Stags Head. We start at 7pm, but feel free to come early before happy hour ends at 7. People usually start to drift in by 6:30pm.

We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough

October Book Club Meet Up - Theme: Spooky Season

## 📚 October Meetup — Spooky Season ey Book Friends! For October, we’re leaning into spooky season without going *too* scary. Think witches, magic, a mysterious old house, found family, and plenty of cozy autumn vibes. 📖 **This Month’s Theme: Spooky Season** 📘 **Book Pick: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches** by Sangu Mandanna Mika Moon is one of the few witches in Britain, and she’s spent most of her life following one important rule: witches need to stay apart and keep their magic secret. But when she receives an unexpected invitation to a remote house called Nowhere House, she breaks the rules to help three young witches learn how to control their powers. What she finds is a strange, lovable household full of secrets, an extremely protective (and irritatingly attractive) librarian, and something Mika has never really had before: the possibility of belonging. It’s a warm, magical story about found family, loneliness, love, and what happens when you finally find a place that feels like home. Expect cozy witchy vibes, a little romance, some mystery and danger, and just enough magic for spooky season without the nightmares. 🧙‍♀️✨ 📅 Date & Time Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 1 PM 📍 Location Bronx Alehouse 216 W 238th St, Bronx, NY

Bookstore Crawl

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October 2026 Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures

Reading of Sarah Ruhl's Dead Man's Cell Phone

Hi! For this reading, we will be reading Dead Man's Cell Phone by Sarah Ruhl. The full script can be found online [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/13I63_8B32R7jZeWCJZvADb1_27s-jW62/view?usp=sharing). Feel free to read from a physical or digital copy of the script. We suggest bringing a digital device to read the play on, as we may change the play depending on the number of attendees. We will meet at the Public Atrium at 875 3rd Ave on the top floor above the Starbucks. I will put what I am wearing the day of in the event comments so you can find us if you are running late. This reading is going to be super casual and relaxed. We hope you enjoy being a part of a live reading! MSP is committed to enuring participation at all levels is attractive, safe, and enjoyable for all. By signing up for any of our events you agree to abide by our [code of conduct](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LfJc8EjngTX2uaaMZMPNhmE6wtQYYFXlUqOxk3VIpHw/edit?usp=sharing).

ブッククラブ Book Club - Convenience Store Woman (コンビニ人間)

BROOKLYN Smutty Book Club -

The book for each month is chosen at the previous book club. So please come with your suggestions! Please note: Paddy's of Park Slope serves plenty of drinks, but does not serve food. They welcome people to bring in food, or order in.