About

A talk about reading and attention at The Social Hub Amsterdam West on 11 November, from 18:00 to 20:00, followed by a book swap. Bring a favourite book to pitch.

What to expect

The first half is a group discussion about the literacy crisis, changing attention spans and the place reading has in our lives today.

The second half is a book swap where everyone pitches a favourite book.

  • Hosted by Hannah Rinne
  • Bring a novel in good condition
  • Or bring a new copy
  • Pitch your favourite book to the group
  • Leave with someone else's book

Questions

When does The Conversation Club: Are We Losing the Art of Reading? + Book Swap start and end?

The Conversation Club: Are We Losing the Art of Reading? + Book Swap runs Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 18:00 until 20:00.

Where is The Conversation Club: Are We Losing the Art of Reading? + Book Swap?

The Conversation Club: Are We Losing the Art of Reading? + Book Swap takes place at The Social Hub Amsterdam West, van de Sande Bakhuijzenstraat 4, Amsterdam.

How much are tickets for The Conversation Club: Are We Losing the Art of Reading? + Book Swap?

Tickets for The Conversation Club: Are We Losing the Art of Reading? + Book Swap cost €6.44 on the official ticket shop.

Do I need to bring a book?

Yes. Bring your favourite book: a novel in good condition or a new copy.

You pitch it to the group

At the end of the evening you swap books

You leave with someone else's favourite

Amsterdam

Getting there

The Social Hub Amsterdam West, van de Sande Bakhuijzenstraat 4, 1061 AG Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL

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