Updated September 2026

Best Book Clubs in Amsterdam (2026)

Discuss your favorite reads and discover new authors with fellow bibliophiles. We've curated the top book clubs in Amsterdam based on community engagement and member feedback.

Looking for the best book clubs in Amsterdam? Whether you're new to the city or a longtime resident looking to try something new, joining a book club is one of the easiest ways to meet like-minded people and build lasting friendships.

We've gathered 10 book clubs currently active in Amsterdam. Each club has been verified and is actively hosting events.

Top Book Clubs in Amsterdam

Ams Chapters
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Ams Chapters

Book ClubAmsterdam

An Amsterdam based book club for the girls who want to meet new people and have a glass of wine 馃拰

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Amsterdam Book Club
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Amsterdam Book Club

Book ClubAmsterdam

Amsterdam Book Club is an active English-language reading community in Amsterdam. We host relaxed book discussions in caf茅s around the city, plus occasional author events, cinema outings and social meetups. Visit our website to see what we鈥檙e reading next.

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Reads and Sips
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Reads and Sips

Book ClubAmsterdam

We are a cosy book club that meets once a month at the Book Nook to discuss books. Everyone is welcome to join!

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Difficult Women Book Club Amsterdam
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Difficult Women Book Club Amsterdam

Book ClubAmsterdam

Great books by women, read by people who actually show up. Difficult Women is a global community with a cosy Amsterdam chapter. Monthly meetups, zero pretension, and plenty of opinions worth hearing.

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The Reading Reset
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The Reading Reset

Book ClubAmsterdam

This book club is all about reading more and spending a little less time on our screens. 馃摎馃 If you're looking to read more, scroll less, discover great books, and have thoughtful conversations with fellow readers, I'd love for you to join us. Here's to turning more pages, making new friends, and building a community of readers鈥攐ne book at a time. 馃尫馃摉 A little about me鈥擨鈥檓 Muskaan! I鈥檓 from India and have been living in Amsterdam for the past seven months. I absolutely love reading, especially historical fiction, fantasy, classics, and literary fiction. One of my favourite things to do is talk about books and connect with people through the stories we read. When I鈥檓 not reading, you鈥檒l probably find me walking or cycling around Amsterdam, soaking up the beauty of the city.

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Long Story Short Amsterdam
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Long Story Short Amsterdam

Book ClubAmsterdam

Short on time, big on books. Long Story Short brings Amsterdam readers together for monthly meetups where great stories spark even better conversations. No lengthy commitments, show up, share your thoughts, and leave with your next favourite read.

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The Book Club EU
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The Book Club EU

Book ClubAmsterdam

A book club for people who didn't read the book. Sounds like a joke, but it's brilliant. The Book Club gathers philosophers and curious minds for conversations that go way beyond the pages. Come for the ideas, stay for the debates.

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 The Prose Posse
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The Prose Posse

Book ClubAmsterdam

Turn pages together, connect over stories and discover your next favourite read. The Prose Posse is a community of book lovers who gather to read, discuss and share their passion for literature in the heart of Amsterdam.

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Pages Amsterdam
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Pages Amsterdam

Book ClubAmsterdam

Pages Amsterdam is the club for you if you're looking for cosy spaces, genuine chats about stories you love and discovering that reading doesn't have to be a solitary sport. Good books, good people, good vibes.

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Plot Club AMS
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Plot Club AMS

Book ClubAmsterdam

Do it for the plot, stay for the people. Amsterdam's reading community where books are just the beginning. Expect lively conversations, proper drinks and fellow book lovers who actually finish what they start (mostly).

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How to Join a Book Club

  1. 1.Browse the book clubs above and click on any that interest you.
  2. 2.Check their upcoming events and club description to see if it's a good fit.
  3. 3.RSVP or purchase a ticket for an upcoming event to attend your first session.
  4. 4.Show up, have fun, and keep coming back to build real connections!

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