One Story. Eight Cities. Countless Discoveries.
Eindhoven · Amsterdam · Paris · Florence · Rome · London · Berlin · Barcelona
What is the book that changed your life?
Perhaps it gave you the courage to follow a dream. Perhaps it helped you understand someone you loved. Perhaps it arrived at exactly the right moment and changed the way you saw your future.
Books do more than tell stories. They can change the stories we tell ourselves.
Join storyteller Peter de Kuster for 1001 Books That Change Your Life, an inspiring literary experience that brings together remarkable books, personal stories and curious people who want to discover new perspectives on life.
For more than a decade, Peter has explored the lives and ambitions of creative professionals through thousands of interviews for The Hero’s Journey and The Heroine’s Journey. Across more than 150 creative professions, he has asked people about the experiences that shaped them, the turning points that changed their lives and one particularly revealing question:
Which books changed your life?
Their answers inspired 1001 Books That Change Your Life: an exploration of the books that have influenced the imagination, ambitions and lives of people who create.
Now you are invited to discover their stories, share your own and explore how the books we read can change the way we live.
One experience. Your choice of city.
Meet fellow readers and explore the power of books in one of eight inspiring European locations.
Eindhoven — Van Piere
Amsterdam — Athenaeum Boekhandel
Paris — Shakespeare & Company
Florence — Giunti Odeon
Rome — Spazio Sette
London — London Review Bookshop
Berlin — Metis Books and Café
Barcelona — Llibreria Finestres
Each edition follows the same programme. The location changes, but the experience remains the same. You choose the city that suits you best; there is no need to travel between cities or attend more than one event.
What will you discover?
The books that change us. Explore books that have inspired creative professionals to overcome obstacles, pursue ambitions and imagine new possibilities.
The stories behind the books. Discover why certain books stay with us for a lifetime and how their ideas influence our choices, relationships and dreams.
Your own life-changing book. Share a book that made a difference to you, or discover a new favourite through the experiences of fellow readers.
The story you are living. Reflect on how literature can help you understand where you have been, where you are now and where you want to go.
Your next chapter. Leave with new reading discoveries, fresh perspectives and ideas to carry into your life.
This is more than a book presentation. It is a shared experience of literature, storytelling, conversation and personal discovery.
Your experience
- Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
- Group size: Around 8–10 participants
- Price: €125 per person
- Locations: Eindhoven, Amsterdam, Paris, Florence, Rome, London and Barcelona, plus Berlin
- Dates: Announced separately for each city
The experience is independently organised. The bookstores are literary destinations; their participation or endorsement is not implied. Any additional costs, such as refreshments, admissions or travel, will be explained before booking.
Reserve your place
Choose your city and look out for the next available date.
To express your interest or request details, email Peter de Kuster at peterdekuster2023@gmail.com with the subject line 1001 Books That Change Your Life.
Include your preferred city, the number of participants and, if you have one, your preferred date. You will receive the available dates, meeting details and payment instructions before your booking is confirmed.
The right book can open a door.
The right conversation can reveal what lies beyond it.
Discover the books that changed their lives. Find the stories that speak to yours.
1001 Books That Change Your Life
One story. Eight cities. Countless discoveries.