April FREE Non-Fiction Book Swap X ATX Climate Week

​We host a free, in-person non-fiction book swap in Austin every month. This April, we're centering the swap around environmental non-fiction: climate, ecology, policy, sustainability, and the science and stories behind them. All genres welcome, but bring something that changed how you see the planet.
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How it works: Bring a non-fiction book you'd genuinely recommend and are ready to pass along. Write a short recommendation card for it (we'll give you a prompt to respond to). Browse the collection, read the cards, take a book home.

​Free to attend. Good books. Good people.

By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of ATXCW

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WHEN

Saturday, April 25th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

WHERE

Brewtorium
6015 Dillard Cir A
Austin, TX 78752

We have a table reserved in the main beer hall for our group & we’ll have signage but if you can’t find us, just ask the bartenders.

FAQs

Is this really free?
Yes. The book swaps are free to attend.

You don’t need a ticket and you don’t need to pay to show up. Just bring a non-fiction book you’re willing to pass along and join us.

Of course, we'd love for you to support the spaces that host us so please consider grabbing a drink, a snack, whatever feels right.

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Why non-fiction only?
Non-fiction aligns more closely with the work we do at Hi From Business Camp. Our community uses reading as a way to think better, understand how things work, and make sense of decisions, systems, habits, relationships, and work. Non-fiction supports that kind of reflection and conversation more consistently in a group setting.

There’s also a practical reason. Setting a clear theme makes it easier to decide what to bring and keeps the swap cohesive and straightforward.

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What happens to the books after the swap?
Some books leave with someone new and never come back. Some stay in circulation and show up again later. That’s intentional. Over time, the books become a small, evolving collection shaped by the community, not by trends or sales charts.

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I’m really interested, but I can’t attend in person. Will there be a virtual version?
Glad you asked. Yes, we’re working on it. We’re exploring a virtual extension of the book swap for people who can’t attend in person. It won’t be a carbon copy of the physical experience, and we’re being intentional about how it works. Conveniently, our sister company happens to be a software company, so we’re thinking carefully about what would make sense here. Stay tuned.

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Can I still come if I don’t have a book?
Yes. You’re welcome to come by and check it out, even if you don’t have a book with you. If you’d like to take a book home, we ask that you bring one when possible. The swap works best when people contribute, and the goal is to keep the exchange balanced and community-driven. That said, you’re still more than welcome to show up, browse, and get a feel for the swap without a book.

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How do I get notified about upcoming swaps?
Join the book swap Substack for the latest on the swaps, plus reading guides, giveaways and news on our city expansion, reading retreats and upcoming virtual book swap product.

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