A Global Journey Begins in Your Local Bookstore

What is a Book Crawl?

  • A Book Crawl is an adventure through the heart of a city’s indie bookshops. Participants visit multiple shops, connecting with local book culture and discovering hidden gems.

  • The Global Book Crawl brings this experience to cities worldwide, uniting bookstores and book lovers for a unique celebration. Each participating city organizes its own crawl, inviting the community to explore, discover, and support local bookshops.

Why join?

  • More than just an event. It’s a movement. By participating, bookstores strengthen their community bonds with book lovers and through collaboration with other local indie bookshops. Together, they create a united front that celebrates and supports the local book culture

  • Growing the Community. By joining the crawl, shops can invite a broader audience into the experience, encouraging new customers to discover the value and charm of local, independent bookshops.

  • Visibility and Support. Participating bookshops gain visibility through the Global Book Crawl’s platform, press coverage, and social media presence, helping to extend their reach locally and globally.

Be Part of the Global Movement with #globalbookcrawl!

Using our official hashtag, #globalbookcrawl, you’ll be part of a global story, sharing the magic of your local bookshops with a worldwide audience.

Local organisers, bookstores, readers, and influencers can share their unique experiences with the hashtag, creating a collective feed of book-loving moments from every participating city. This is a chance to connect with like-minded individuals and share your love for books. Some cities are even offering prizes and raffles for those who get involved, so join the celebration, spread the word, and let’s amplify indie bookstores together!

It's easy, it's simple, it's beautiful.