Book Swaps New York

Prospect Park Book Swap Picnic

Join us for our picnic book swap. Bring a WRAPPED book, ideally genre adjacent or science, and not one we have already read as a group. I'll bring cards and pens for you to write a witty and non spoilery description to take to your book. We will go around in a circle and play book white elephant. Three steals max. Bring a drink or snack you want to share and bring a blanket. Remember this is a book swap and not a book deposit so don't bring extra books. I will do my best to bring a balloon and I'll post a more specific pin and pictures when the day comes.

Audiobook Walk with Linden Silent Book Club

Celebrate Audiobook Appreciation Month with Linden Silent Book Club! 📚🎧 On Saturday, June 13, Linden Silent Book Club will join Silent Book Club chapters across the country in partnership with Libro.fm for a special Audiobook Walk celebrating Audiobook Appreciation Month. We'll meet at Inspo Nutrition at 11:00 AM and begin walking at 11:30 AM. Together, we'll walk to John Russell Wheeler Park, complete a one-mile loop through the park, and then head back to Inspo. The total walk will be approximately 45 minutes. Bring your headphones, queue up your current audiobook and enjoy a relaxing morning of stories, fresh air and movement. This event is free, and all fitness levels and walking paces are welcome. As part of Audiobook Appreciation Month, we're proud to partner with Libro.fm. Every audiobook purchased through Libro.fm supports local independent bookstores, making it easy to enjoy audiobooks while supporting the indie book community. 🎉 Participants can also enter Silent Book Club's Audiobook Appreciation Month giveaway for a chance to win a free year of audiobooks from Libro.fm, audiobook bundles from Penguin Random House Audio, and exclusive Silent Book Club merchandise. Giveaway link is in our bio. 📖 New to Libro.fm? Sign up for a membership using the Silent Book Club promo code (link in bio) and receive two free audiobooks to start your listening journey. Let's celebrate the stories that move us. We hope you'll join us!

Dead Souls (book 1) by Nikolai Gogol

This month’s read: Dead Souls (book 1) by Nikolai Gogol Join us to discuss this novel, first published in 1842, which follows a scheming traveler who tries to profit by purchasing the names of deceased serfs from landowners across Russia. It unfolds as a strange journey through a chain of encounters that become steadily more unusual and unsettling. Spaces are limited; RSVP required. You are welcome to participate regardless of whether you've finished the book. Please note: we will not be discussing book 2 (the fragmented, unfinished sequel to Dead Souls that is included in many editions). Looking forward to seeing you there! \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Dead Souls is a darkly satirical Russian novel that exposes the corruption, greed, and absurdity of 19th-century imperial bureaucracy. First published in 1842, this literary classic follows the cunning protagonist, Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov, as he travels across provincial Russia buying up the names of deceased serfs—“dead souls”—to exploit a loophole in the law and elevate his social status. Gogol blends comedy, grotesque realism, and biting political commentary to create a brilliant social critique that remains relevant today. Often compared to the works of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy, Dead Souls is a cornerstone of Russian literature and one of the earliest major works to fuse absurdist humor with a penetrating psychological portrait of flawed humanity. Gogol's vivid characters and surreal landscapes create an unforgettable journey through the decaying moral fabric of society, making it essential reading for fans of satirical fiction, Russian classics, and political allegory. Source: Amazon.com

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Kin by Tayari Jones

Let’s discuss Kin by Tayari Jones.

“Siren’s Call”, “Midnight Library” and “Washington”

Hi members! We will meet on June 4th at 6pm and discuss “Siren’s Call” by Chris Hayes, about the way technology is attracting our attention and alienating us from each-other; “Midnight Library” by Matt Haig about a woman finding herself between life and death where she is given the chance to re-live the past choices she didn’t not make and see life differently; and “Washington” by Ron Chernov about the life and legacy of George Washington, in the light of the 250th anniversary of America. As always, you’ll have to have read at least one of the titles, but you’re welcome to read and discuss all three. Happy reading!

QQRTT

**Queer Quiet Reading Talk & Trade** **We have launched a new event for our book lovers and those wanting to get more into Queer centered reading.** **Books really do change peoples lives.** **Hosted by Queer Social host Zoe D.** **This event will have:** **-beginning host & guests intro. (Please be early or on time)** **-time for quiet reading** **-discussion on the book section we just consumed** **-book recommendations** **-book swap with other guests if you have a book or books to give away.** **-Community building & connection** **\*Meet Us at the Lower Left Corner of the step seating inside The Hugh atrium.** **\*\*Paper backs, Hard bound & Kindles Welcome.** **\*\*\*Friends & Allies Welcome.** **\*\*\*\*Please bring book with a LGBTQ topic as the central theme, Fiction or Non-Fiction.**

Booze & Books in Brooklyn

In addition to draft beers, **LoFi Bar in Park Slope** features craft cocktails, curated wines, and small bites. Non-alcoholic options are also available. Bring your latest read (and maybe a book light!) and **enjoy $1 off all drinks**. **[LoFi Bar](https://www.lofibrooklyn.com/)** is conveniently located near the F/G/R lines. Please note, this is not a private event and LoFi will be open to the public. **There is seating available for 40 people, available on a first-come basis.**

Book Club: City of Night Birds.

"Tesis sobre una domesticación" de Camila Sosa Villada (Córdoba, Argentina)

Join us at the Lammy Awards!

It’s No joke it’s April new book club book It Girl ..Allison Pataki

Okay so many of our members are 9-5 during weekdays and miss our mall walks in preparation for our outdoor activities for evening and weekends this spring So while we wait on Mother Nature Let’s exercise our mind. I’ve selected The book “It Girl” The story of the original Gibson girl the woman who captured the imagination of new yorkers while Becoming the face of beauty but the rise to the top was filled with heart ache ,pain determation and murder, encountering power hungry men , and the crime of the century . This book will lead to a future trip to learn more about the real life inspiration for this book Meetup time frame for book readers is April 1 st to end of may. But site won’t allow that to be posted. So please write finish date I. Your personal calendar