Books & big ideas — your people are out there
Read the book or don't — the argument's the fun part. LMTW turns "books & big ideas" into actual plans: hosted book club with small crews, matched by generation, interests and intent — friends first, romance welcome, never required. First get-together free for founding members.
Save my seat — free for founding members18+ · No card required · Your first get-together is free
What books & big ideas looks like at LMTW
We run it as Book club — small hosted get-togethers where the activity does the icebreaking. You tell the club your city, generation and interests; a matching engine shortlists your crew and a human reviews every new group before invites go out.
A trained Captain hosts: they arrive first, do the introductions, and keep the energy up — you just show up. The venue is voted on by the crew and revealed 24 hours before, because a little suspense is good for everyone.
Where it happens
Live now across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra — and founding in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Chicago, Miami, London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol, Brighton and Kuala Lumpur.
More detail, local flavour and city specifics on the book clubs page.
People into this also love
🎬 Film & telly — Strong opinions about endings, shared over popcorn.
😂 Comedy — Cheap laughs, great company, two-drink minimums.
📷 Photography — Golden hour walks and "wait, one more" energy.
🎭 Theatre & arts — Interval drinks are where the real review happens.
Follow the ones that fit — your picks shape what the club invites you to.
Common questions
Do I need experience with books & big ideas?
None. Get-togethers are social first — beginners are genuinely welcome, and the host makes sure nobody’s left out of the loop.
What does it cost?
Your first get-together is free for founding members. After that, a seat is 12 credits — about $6 from a $25 pack of 50 — and credits never expire. You pay venues directly for whatever you order.
Can I come alone?
Yes — coming alone is the design, not the risk. Everyone at the table arrived not knowing anyone, and the host handles introductions.
Books & big ideas people, assemble.
Join the club — free for founding members — and we'll match you into a crew that gets it.
Save my seat — it’s freeFriends first — romance welcome, never required.