A Margins X Series
Spicy x Spicy
Where books meet beverages
Turn Up the Heat 🌶️🔥
Welcome to Spicy x Spicy; where romance novels meet craft margaritas, and every page turn comes with a side of community.
Once a month, we're taking over a cool trendy bar in London to celebrate the steamiest stories from marginalized authors who are rewriting the rules of romance.
Think book club meets cocktail hour.
Think diverse voices, delicious drinks, and discussions that go deep (and sometimes delightfully shallow).
Think: your new favorite monthly tradition.
What to Expect
📚 Spicy Books
We're diving into romance that brings the heat—from contemporary rom-coms to paranormal passion, historical slow burns to sci-fi sizzle. Every book features authors from marginalized communities: BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, and indie voices who are crafting the love stories we've been craving.
🍹 Spicy Margaritas
Each event features signature margaritas inspired by the month's book. Jalapeño-infused for enemies-to-lovers? Blood orange for vampire romance? We're pairing your reading with flavors that match the mood.
(Non-alcoholic options always available!)
💬 Spicy Conversations
No stuffy book reports here. We're talking tropes, debating spice levels, sharing our favorite scenes (yes, those scenes), and building genuine connections over shared obsessions. Whether you're team fake dating or team forced proximity, you'll find your people.
✨ Memorable Moments
From themed cocktail menus to author Q&As (when we can snag them), surprise swag, and monthly book giveaways—every Spicy x Spicy night is designed to be an experience you'll actually remember (and want to post about).
Why Margins X does it different
At Margins X, we believe the best stories often come from the margins. That's why we exclusively feature authors from marginalized communities; the writers who have had to fight for their place in publishing, who bring perspectives that have been overlooked, who are creating the representation readers are hungry for.
We're not just reading diverse books. We're building a diverse community.
Whether you're a romance veteran with a 500-book TBR or someone who just discovered spicy books exist (welcome!), Spicy x Spicy is your space. A space where everyone belongs, where all love stories matter, and where the margaritas are as inclusive as the guest list.
📅 When: Once a month (dates announced at the start of each month)
📍 Where: Rotating cool, trendy bars across London
💷 Cost: £40 includes first two cocktails
👥 Who: Anyone 18+ who loves romance, community, and a good time
Each month we'll announce:
The featured book
The venue
The signature cocktails
The next event is …
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Ready to get Spicy?
Grab your next read. Reserve your spot.
Show up ready to sip, discuss, and celebrate the authors who are bringing the heat.
See you at the bar. 🌶️
Spicy x Spicy
Intimate monthly gatherings celebrating marginalised voices in literature.
A Margins X Book club series.
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Got a book in mind that you think would be great for the Spicy Book Club to add to their list? Send us your suggestions.