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“SF Fiction Society” Free Weekly Book Swap + Reader Meetup

Friday, October 2, 2026 - 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE
340 Fremont St (9th Floor) | 340 Fremont St, 9th Floor, San Francisco

Event Details

Submitted by the Event Organizer

SF Fiction Society is a weekly gathering for people who love great stories and the conversations they spark. Bring one fiction book you’ve read and would genuinely recommend. You’ll meet other readers, hear why they chose theirs, and pick someone else’s book to read next. A living bookshelf, built by the people in the room. Free. Fridays 7-8pm at 340 Fremont St, 9th Floor, San Francisco. RSVP required: https://luma.com/qbpbpb3k

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Cost: FREE
Categories: Community, In Person, Literature
Venue: 340 Fremont St (9th Floor)
Address: 340 Fremont St, 9th Floor, San Francisco

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