The Holiday Book Swap Social

​Join The Velvet Book Club for The Holiday Book Swap Social! A festive afternoon celebrating Black romance, books and community.

​We’re bringing readers together for an afternoon of book swapping, sweet treats, bookish activities and good company at A Different Booklist.

​THE BOOK SWAP

​Bring one beautifully wrapped Black romance book (new or gently loved, no damaged books!) and leave with a mystery read of your own! Any subgenre of Black romance is welcome. Please bring a book you’d genuinely be excited to receive.

​WHAT TO EXPECT

• ​Black romance book exchange

• ​Coffee, tea and sweet treats

• ​Bookish games and activities

• ​Holiday giveaway

• ​December book club discussion of Second Chance Christmas by Jahquel J.

• ​Time to mingle, connect and browse the bookstore

​REFRESHMENTS

​Coffee, tea and sweet treats will be provided!

​EVENT DETAILS

​Saturday, December 12, 2026

​1 PM – 3 PM

​A Different Booklist

​779 Bathurst Street, Toronto

​A FEW THINGS TO NOTE

• ​19+ event.

• ​A ticket is required for entry.

• ​Your wrapped book is required to participate in the exchange.

• ​Please arrive on time so we can begin the book swap together.

• ​Tickets are limited.

​Come for the books, stay for the community. We can’t wait to spend the afternoon with you!

​Hosted by Plots and Velvet | @plotsandvelvet