Book clubs in Paris

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  1. #1

    The Offline Club Paris: Reading Parties

    32.5K on Instagram

    Phones in a locker, an hour with your own book, then chat. Luma ticket, 0 to 14.50 euros.

    when
    Weekends, 1-3 a month
    where
    Varies, see Luma calendar
    language
    English, French
  2. #2

    Paris Lit Up

    5.8K on Meetup

    Free English open mic: sign up at 8pm to read, or just listen. Monthly book club, Sun, 9e.

    when
    Thu
    where
    Belleville, 20e
    language
    English
  3. #3

    20- and 30-Somethings Book Club (Paris)

    4.4K on Meetup

    Free, one set book, about 12 seats in a flat. Always a waitlist: RSVP the day it's posted.

    when
    One Thu a month
    where
    Varies, a member's flat
    language
    English
  4. #4

    The FBC Paris (The Feminist Book Club)

    4.3K on Instagram

    One feminist read a month, 90 min of talk. Free Eventbrite tickets sell out, book early.

    when
    Sun, once a month
    where
    Latin Quarter, 5e
    language
    English
  5. #5

    SpokenWord Paris

    4.1K on Instagram

    English open mic in a bar cellar. Sign up at 8pm for a 5 minute slot, or just listen.

    when
    Mon
    where
    Oberkampf, 11e
    language
    English
  6. #6

    The Paris Anglophone Book Club

    3.2K on Meetup

    20 seats in a wine shop. Read the month's book, RSVP early on Meetup, bring 5 euros cash.

    when
    First Wed, most months
    where
    Château d'Eau, 10e
    language
    English
  7. #7

    The Secret Society of Good Stories Book Club

    2.1K on Meetup

    Women only, one set book. Seats go in days: RSVP on Meetup, then confirm on WhatsApp.

    when
    1-3 a month, check dates
    where
    Varies, shared after you RSVP
    language
    English
  8. #8

    The Immigrant Book Club

    1.5K on Instagram

    Read the month's novel, sign up when the newsletter lands. About 20 seats, gone in days.

    when
    Monthly, check dates
    where
    Emailed after sign-up
    language
    English
  9. #9

    Book Club in English at Bibliothèque Germaine Tillion

    1.4K on Facebook

    No set book: talk about one you liked. Free, Tue 2pm or Sat 11am. In Nov, reserve first.

    when
    One Tue & one Sat a month
    where
    Trocadéro, 16e
    language
    English
  10. #10

    The Paris Friendly Silent Book Club

    471 on Meetup

    Own book, chat after. 10 seats go up on Meetup days before and fill. 5 euro drink minimum.

    when
    Sat
    where
    Jardin des Plantes, 5e
    language
    English