We are starting a Capital volume 1 reading group on the 12th January 2026 in Glasgow. We will meet every Monday at 7 pm at Broadside, 123 Allison St, Glasgow, G42 8NE

Many people are aware that Karl Marx’s Capital has a lot to say about the world we find ourselves in. However, many new readers find wading through the first volume’s text too much of a struggle and put the book down soon after picking it up.

In particular, the first six chapters present a frustrating hurdle to many readers. We are planning to start a weekly reading group in Glasgow, covering (for now) those six chapters, to provide participants with the opportunity to understand the argument in Capital for themselves. Reading Capital in a group is an effective way to understand what the book is about.

The aim of this reading group is not to cover as much material as possible per session, but to go at a pace that ensures everyone can understand and discuss what’s on the page, rather than relying on a flawed summary from a book or a podcast. Capital isn’t an easy book to read, but neither is it beyond anyone willing to spend some time with it.

We will be reading the Penguin edition (Ben Fowkes translation) of Capital. If you do not already have a copy, some will be available to purchase from Aye Aye Books.

If you’re interested in joining, please sign up to the mailing list for the group so we know who is planning to attend. You can join the mailing list by sending a blank email to the appropriate address below.

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