What we’re about
Welcome to the Silent Book Club Budapest!
This group is for anyone interested in reading a good (e-)book with a cup of coffee/tea and among like-minded people.
Here we don't have a designated book to complete for a deadline, only a pleasant environment for reading your current favourite book, and sharing your impressions of it if you wish.
The meetings are in person, mostly in a Café, with a simple (usually two-hour) agenda:
- half an hour for introduction of you and your chosen book
- one hour for quiet reading
- half an hour for sharing what you have read, impressions, etc.
Whether you are a trained reader, who seeks for community, an eager novice, who wants to make reading a habit, or just someone, who wants to slow down and enjoy the present for a bit, you are at the right place!
So grab your book and join us!
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Budapest Silent Book Club #96 at MagNet House
Magnet Community Center/Magnet Közösségi Ház, 1062 Bp. Andrássy út 98, Budapest, HUHello everyone,
Join us for an afternoon of quiet reading at MagNet Community House. We've reserved a private space so we can read without any pressure to buy things – just bring your book and settle in.
🗓️ Schedule
- 14:00 - 14:30 | Arrive & Settle In
- 14:30 - 15:30 | Silent Reading Hour
- 15:30 - 16:30 | Chat & Discussion
📍 How to Find Us Enter MagNet House, turn left by the elevators, walk through the inner garden, and look for the corner with bookshelves (Könyvkuckó). You can also ask reception for the "Book Club" or "Kids Room."
A note on this week's space: We have the Kids Room + Book Nook combo. The book nook is great for reading, but with a bigger group some of us might spill into the kids room (expect some colorful cuteness! 🧸). We'll probably do the discussion there too. It's cozy and works – just a bit different from usual!
✨ Voluntary Contributions Booking our own space costs 8250 HUF. We use a voluntary contribution model (suggested 500-1000 HUF per person, but completely optional). There'll be a Revolut QR code and cash box at the event. All funds go to the venue, with any extra covering Meetup costs. link
Whether you're a regular or first-timer, you're welcome. See you there!
📌 Goodreads (monthly book club voting)
📌 Facebook Page (previous books read in sessions)
📌 Silent Book Club (the idea itself, where did it come from?)
📌 Contribution Tracker (spreadsheet for our private room experiment)22 attendees
Budapest Silent Book Club – Monthly Book Club: Madonna in a Fur Coat
Altair Teaház, Puskin u. 24, 1088 Hungary, Budapest, HUHello everyone,
Welcome to the Monthly Book Club — the discussion edition of the Budapest Silent Book Club for those who enjoy reading the same book and sharing thoughts together.
Each month, we pick a short book or novella (under 200 pages) — something impactful and easy to finish. The focus is on accessible reads and relaxed, thoughtful conversations.
This time, based on the recent poll in our Goodreads group, we'll be diving into the poignant and evocative Turkish classic: Madonna in a Fur Coat (1943) by Sabahattin Ali. This semi-autobiographical novel follows the life of a young Turkish man in 1920s Berlin who falls deeply in love with a liberated artist named Maria Puder. It's a tender yet tragic exploration of love, loneliness, cultural clashes, and the fleeting nature of human connections, told through a frame narrative that adds layers of mystery and introspection.
🕕 Time: 19:00–21:00 – Group discussion about the book (no silent reading hour this time)
📍 Location: Altair TeaházI’ll bring a few discussion prompts, but everyone’s thoughts are welcome. Whether you loved the book, found it challenging, or didn’t manage to finish — you’re invited.
If you want to have your say on the next book, join the poll in our Goodreads group!
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