Once again, dozens of cities, hundreds of ookshops, thousands of readers. One unforgettable week.
April 20 - 26, 2026
What is the Global Book Crawl
In 2025, independent bookshops in different countries invited readers to walk from bookshop to bookshop, to rediscover familiar places, and to experience books as something shared.
In 2026, we’re back. And we’re going further.
The second edition grows in participation, in territories, and in ways of working together. More bookshops, more cities, more languages connected by one simple idea: reading is also about encounter and community
New to the Global Book Crawl?
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.