Dozens of cities, hundreds of bookshops, thousands of readers.
One unforgettable week.
April 21 - 27, 2025
What is the Global Book Crawl?
The Global Book Crawl is a worldwide celebration of independent bookshops and those who love them. Readers, writers, and booksellers join forces for one week to create a tapestry of neighbourhood strolls and unforgettable encounters.
Come for the books. Stay for the magic.
How it Works
Each city or region curates its crawl: a self-guided route through independent bookshops.
The heart of the Global Book Crawl is the joy of discovery: wandering through bookstores, getting lost in conversations, and finding titles you didn’t know you needed.
Visit two bookshops or twenty, you’re part of something bigger.
Follow the map. Join the movement.
Be Part of the Story
Whether you're a reader or a writer, there’s a place for you in the Global Book Crawl.
Take part in your city, share your journey online, and connect with fellow book lovers around the world.
Use the hashtag #GlobalBookCrawl to enter a global conversation happening in dozens of cities. One photo, one post, one moment, and you'll be part of a movement that celebrates books, community, and the joy of getting lost among the shelves.
It starts with a visit. It becomes a story.