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CDMX Literary Scene

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  1. Weekly Writer’s Group, a group of bilingual/international writers that meets every Wednesday at 6:30pm at Café Comunidad in Condesa. You can join the WhatsApp group using this link.
  2. Women’s Writing Group CDMX, a group of woman-identified writers meeting every Thursday from 4:30-6:00pm at a café in Roma. You can join the WhatsApp group using this link.
  3. Boombox Poets Salon en CDMX - bilingual poetry reading (in various bars).
  4. Havens en CDMX, similar to Boombox Poets Salon, plus a music component.
  5. Cuéntame, hosting writers, one-person-shows, storytelling events, and the silent reading event.
  6. Sunday Salons - Read a long-form article or philosophical work and then talk about it. You can join the WhatsApp group using this link.

List Updated as of December 17, 2025 - Thank you to Judy Chen for her assistance in compiling this list!  

CDMX Book Map

The following map is a living resource for lovers of literature and the English word. Included in this map is a list of independent bookstores, lending libraries, browsing libraries, cultural centers, and chain bookstores. Each listing contains the address, hours, website, instagram, and a brief description of the place.

To add bookstores, libraries, and additional resources to this map, please send an email with details to [email protected]! 

 Map updated as of February 14, 2026 - Thank you to Judy Chen for her assistance in compiling this list!