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Book launch: De Zielenstorm by Hanne Eerdekens
24 October 2026
On October 24th, we will be hosting an evening with Hanne Eerdekens for the launch of her new book: De Zielenstorm. It's a gorgeous book about myth, magic, and a strong young woman who refuses to become another statistic. Drawing from Germanic mythology, De Zielenstorm tells the story of Winnie, a murder victim who journeys to the afterlife where she will do everything in her power to return to the world of the living, even if it means disrupting everything and everyone in Helheim. Join Hanne at our bar to enjoy a glass of wine and ask her all about this spectacular new YA Romantasy. When: 24 October at 20h
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Midnight Release A Court of Splintered Harmony
27 October 2026 - Midnight
The stars have listened, and your dreams have been answered: on October 27th, Sarah J. Maas will drop the sixth installment in her ACOTAR series, A Court of Splintered Harmony, and boy is it hot! So hot, in fact, that we will be opening our doors at 23.00 on 26 October, so that you can purchase your copy just as the clock strikes midnight. If that sounds like your type of fun, we only ask that you confirm your attendance via the form. Worthy of note: What: The midnight release of A Court of Splintered Harmony Doors: 26 October @ 23.00 Release: 27 October @ 00.00 End: 27 October @ 01.00
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Halloween Party
31 October 2026
In this store we call home Everyone hail to the pumpkin song! Yes ghouls and gals, it is time for our annual Halloween Extravaganza. As always, we will welcome you on October 31st for a night of dancing, drinks and summoning the spirits of the dead. On this day of terror, we advise you to dress up in your scariest linens, for there are prizes to win! This year’s Costume Contest categories are: Best Bookish Costume Most Original Costume Punniest Costume When: October 31st, 20h- 00.00h Be there or be haunted by regret. The event will start at 20.00 and end at midnight.
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Julia Koopman - Solonaise
15 November 2026
The one and only Julia Koopman will visit Luddites to sign copies of her debut work, Solonaise. The book discusses how the best dates we can go on are the ones we go on by ourselves, and the best solo dates are phone-free, an idea us luddites can definitely get behind. She will be signing her books in our wine bar on Sunday, 15 November, from 14h until 15h. You can just walk in, no tickets or reservations required!
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Katrin Swartenbroux - Dat is het Ding
21 November 2026
On November 21st, we are hosting an event with everyone’s favourite author, Katrin Swartenbroux, in honor of her new book, Dat is het ding. In her usual style of poignant observation and razor-sharp humour, Swartenbroux writes about authenticity during the age of the internet, our obsession with efficiency, and the silent struggle that comes with (self) care. If you want to hear stories about a rave in a bakery, why you should shower with a Christmas tree and the correct way to eat a kiwi, register now. When: November 21st from 20h30-22h30 Tickets: This is a free event with a limited guestlist. Register in advance to get a coveted spot.
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William Jack - Australian multi-style cellist
25 November 2026
William Jack is an Australian multi-style cellist and songwriter, based in London. He is best known for incorporating his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing, with a passion for breaking boundaries between genres and cultures. Since his classical studies in Vienna, William has forged his own cello pathway. He has recently performed his solo compositions from his album collection ‘This Old Cello Box’ live on BBC Radio 3 and was selected to perform as a ‘New Folk’ songwriter at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas. William is passionate about redefining the cello possibilities, bringing the instrument into exciting new territories. William is currently touring his new solo record, 'This Old Cello Box, Vol. 3'
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Book Club No. 36: The Zorg by Siddharth Kara
3 and 4 December 2026
For our next book club, we once again will take to the high seas; this time our tale follows the ship The Zorg. From its humble origins as a small slave ship operating between Middelburg, Netherlands and Paramaribo, Suriname, it was captured by the British during the Fourth Anglo-Dutch war. The story that follows immediately after that will open the eyes of the world to the true horrors of the slave trade, and the greed and murder the trade encourages. If reading about an 18th Century Anglo-Dutch slave ship piques your interest, then you’ve come to the right bookshop, my friend! Join us on Thursday December 3rd or Friday December 4th at 20:30.
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