Amalgama's Study Group
in Spanish

New specialised book club, a monthly space of collective learning connecting books, art, and community. 
This book club is included in all Academy Memberships - log in if you are already a member
Prefer the Club in English? Click here to go to the English Book Club

Learn about Latin American Art through great books of art and literature

How it works

All of our conversations take place in our Online Community Groups and our Live Sessions. There you can

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Read Together

Vote on themes, ideas, characters, or artworks that connect with the readings.
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Reflection Prompts
Short, guiding questions to help us explore different layers of the text.
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Community Conversations

Share your thoughts, quotes, associations, or anything the reading brings up for you.
Participate as much or as little as you like — this is a space to enjoy learning at your own rhythm.

A Space for Collective Learning

The Amalgama Book Club is more than reading — it’s a space for collective learning, where books spark reflection, conversation, and shared discovery.

This community is a quiet rebellion against the idea that no one reads anymore. By joining, you commit to taking a moment from your day to learn something meaningful, not only from the texts but also from one another.

Each month, through live sessions and our online discussion group, we connect literature, art, and life. It’s a place to broaden your perspective, deepen cultural understanding, and build a habit of intentional learning.

This month's reading

This month, we read two Cuban authors, including Alejo Carpentier, founder of lo real maravilloso, to explore Cuba’s literary context and its dialogue with Wifredo Lam and Latin American surrealism.

Alejo Carpentier: The Kingdom of this World

Based on real events in Haiti, this novel, seen through the eyes of a slave, follows a man who uses faith and magic to spark one of the strangest and most dramatic revolutions in history. Carpentier asks: Is American history a chronicle of lo real maravilloso?

Virgilio Piñera: Island

A poem by Virgilio Piñera in which a man becomes an island, a text that has become central to discussions of Cuban modern literature.

This month's reading

The Hearing Trumpet
Leonora Carrington

A witty journey that challenges conventions around ageing, womanhood, and imagination.
We follow 92-year-old Marian Leatherby as she enters a world of cosmic transformation and rebellious humour.

Homo Rodans
Remedios Varo

A short, poetic text exploring change, adaptability, and the fluid nature of identity — filled with Varo’s characteristic magic and philosophical insight.
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Join the Conversation

The Book Club thrives in our dedicated community space.

📱 Stay Connected: Join Our WhatsApp Groups

Would you like instant updates on our latest readings, polls, prompts, and live sessions?

Join one of our two optional WhatsApp groups — choose the language that works best for you. Receive updates, reminders, and Book Club news 

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