Books that Inspire Community, Creativity, and Collaboration

Coworking is about more than just spaces; it’s a movement built on community, creativity, and collaboration. This month, we’ve curated an inspiring selection of books to help you dive deeper into the world of coworking. Featuring insights from industry pioneers and community leaders, these reads offer practical advice, unique perspectives, and a whole lot of heart.

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Coworking Essentials

• Coworking: How Freelancers Escape the Coffee Shop Office?by Angel Kwiatkowski & Beth Buczynski

A foundational book that shares 30 inspiring coworking stories combined with actionable advice.

• The Coworking Handbook?by Ramon Suarez

The ultimate guide to starting and running a successful coworking space, packed with practical tools from a seasoned expert.

• Around the World in 250 Coworking Spaces?by?Pauline Roussel?&?Dimitar Inchev

Written by the co-founders of Coworkies, this beautiful edition highlights?the diversity of design and community stories across 250 coworking spaces.

(Did you know? We interviewed Angel in 2018, Ramon in 2015 as well as?Pauline Roussel?&?Dimitar Inchev in 2021! Discover their insights on our?blog.)

Community Building and Management

• No More Sink Full of Mugs?by Tony Bacigalupo

A lighthearted yet practical guide to running a coworking space, with tips on building a thriving community.

• The Art of Gathering?by Priya Parker

Transform your coworking events with Parker’s insights on creating meaningful and memorable gatherings.

Suggested by the Community

These titles were highly recommended by fellow coworking community members:

• Essentialism?by Greg McKeown

Focus on what truly matters. Recommended by?Rob?Fisher, Co-Founder of?HurstWorks?High Street Coworking.

• The Daily Co?by Cat Johnson

A daily dose of inspiration for coworking operators, recommended by?Emilie?Lashmar, Director at GCUC UK, and seconded by?Liz?Elam, founder of GCUC.

• Citizens: Why the Key to Fixing Everything Is All of Us by?Jon?Alexander?and?Ariane?Conrad

Empowering people as citizens instead of consumers. Suggested by?Bernie?J?Mitchell, renowned coworking enthusiast and producer of one of our favorite podcasts – Coworking Values Podcast, and a key voice in the European Coworking Assembly.

Design and Space Management

• The Style of Coworking?by Alice Davies & Kathryn Tollervey

Discover 30 stunning coworking spaces worldwide, showcasing design that inspires creativity and collaboration.

• Best Workspaces (2022–2024 Editions)?by Andreas K. Vetter

Dive into award-winning designs and innovative solutions for coworking operators.

???Find Your Next Great Read

This is just the beginning! Our curated list also features sections on?Business and Entrepreneurship,?Productivity and Personal Development, and many more inspiring reads tailored to the coworking community. Find the full list here and uncover the books shaping the coworking world today.

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