This March, we’re pleased to welcome Späti Stories into the shop.

Known for their monthly newsletter exploring Berlin through conversations, perspectives, and the city’s distinctive cultural fabric, Späti Stories creates space for reflection on the people and ideas that shape life here. Their work resonates deeply with what we value at Chapters: curiosity, exchange, and community.

Together, we’re hosting a relaxed evening built around one simple idea — sharing books that have meant something to us.

Because a book swap is never only about the story itself. It is also about the life a book has already lived: the notes in the margins, the underlined passages, the quiet traces of another reader.

How it works

•⁠  ⁠Bring one book that is meaningful to you

•⁠  ⁠Upon arrival, write a short dedication to its future reader

•⁠  ⁠All books will be placed together

•⁠  ⁠Each participant chooses one book to take home

To participate

•⁠ ⁠Please reserve a ticket here

•⁠ ⁠Bringing a book is essential

•⁠ Kindly bring a book you genuinely wish to share

This is a true exchange. Once you select a book, it becomes yours to keep.

After the swap, you’re welcome to stay — to talk, meet fellow readers, or perhaps connect with the person whose book you chose.