About us
Welcome to all book lovers in Munich. This book club aims to discuss books, foster a love for reading, nurture a passion for books and meet inspiring people. We are an in-person English book club, meeting monthly in a restaurant in Munich.
Operation. Rules of Engagement. Housekeeping:
- We meet consistently every 1st Thursday of the month at 19:00.
- We try and keep the meeting places in Central Munich to make it fair to all who travel. Usually easy to reach with public transport.
- All communication happens on our WhatsApp Group.
- The book schedule is planned a year in advance.
- I am an avid reader and like to keep my finger on the pulse concerning news on authors and book releases. I select the books based on what I see is trending in the world of readers and publishing houses and are featured in the news. I always try and include unknown authors from around the globe as well. I was born and raised in South Africa, so I also love including some emerging authors from Africa. I am open to your suggestions for books, and I will include them in the poll. Please WhatsApp your book recommendations to me privately.
- All types of readers are welcome, Audio Books, Kindle and paper lovers. I am a busy working mother, so I love a mixture of all of these. It depends on what's happening in my busy household—no shame in listening to audiobooks while waiting for a train or doing the washing.
- Consistency is key to making a club a success. I strictly stick to 1st Thursday of the month at 19:00 to keep the book club consistent. Moving dates around become a nightmare to manage amongst many readers.
- We prefer to meet like-minded readers here in Munich. After each meet-up, I post summaries of what we have read and discussed on the Whatsapp group.
- The language used for all books, discussions, and communication is English.
- I would like to encourage mothers out there to join for their sanity. Your partner, husband, babysitter, or someone can watch the kids for one night of the week. They will be ok. ;) It is important to take time for yourself.
Genres for Gray Fox Book Club include:
- Historical Fiction
- Fiction
- Biography
- Memoir
- Humour
- Contemporary
A little bit about Lillian Gray, a.k.a. Gray Fox
I moved to Munich from South Africa on 1 Sep 2021. I am a professional oil, acrylic, and spray paint artist. I am married to an awesome athletic nerd and a mother of 5 kids. 3 x Teenagers and 2x Toddlers (Twins). GrayFox is my nickname, and I've used it for various fun, out-of-the-box creative projects. However, I paint professionally under Lillian Gray.
TO JOIN the Whatsapp group here:
Make sure you talk to LILLIAN GRAY at the first meeting; she will add you.
SOCIALS:
Instagram: Grayfoxbookclub
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Upcoming events
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ONLINE: Piranesi by Susanna Clark
·OnlineOnline# 🦊 Welcome to Gray Fox Book Club Online!
Great books. Different perspectives. Conversations that stay with you.
Calling all book lovers, wherever you are in the world!
Welcome to Gray Fox Book Club Online, a friendly, curious and international community of readers who believe that great books deserve great conversations.
Whether you're a lifelong bookworm, an enthusiastic audiobook listener or someone rediscovering the joy of reading, there's a place for you at our virtual table.
Our goal is simple: to discover extraordinary books, explore different perspectives, challenge our thinking and connect with interesting people through our shared love of literature.
We read widely, discuss openly and believe that the best book club conversations are the ones where not everyone agrees!## 📅 When & Where We Meet
- When: Every 3rd Thursday of the month
- Time: 19:30 (Munich, Germany time – CET/CEST)
- Where: Online via Google Meet
- Language: English
- Frequency: Once a month, all year round
We begin each session with a warm welcome and introductions before breaking into smaller discussion groups. This gives everyone an opportunity to share their thoughts, ask questions and participate in meaningful conversations.
You don't need to be a literary expert. Just bring your curiosity, your opinions and your love of books!## 📖 A Few House Rules
1. Read the book before attending.
This is a book discussion, not a book presentation. Please finish reading (or listening to!) the selected book before the meeting so that you can participate fully. Our conversations include spoilers, character analysis and discussions about the ending.
2. Please have dinner before the session.
We love food almost as much as books, but we'd appreciate it if everyone could finish dinner before joining. This helps us create a focused and enjoyable discussion environment.
3. Join on time.
We start at 19:30 sharp. Please try to log in a few minutes early, check your microphone and camera, and settle in before we begin.
4. Respect different perspectives.
Literature is wonderfully subjective! We encourage lively debates, thoughtful disagreements and different interpretations. Please give everyone an opportunity to speak, listen respectfully and keep discussions friendly.
5. Keep your camera on where possible.
We want to build a genuine community, not simply host another online webinar. Seeing one another makes conversations more personal and engaging.
6. Consistency matters.
We always meet on the third Thursday of the month at 19:30. With readers joining from different places and juggling busy lives, keeping a predictable schedule makes it easier for everyone to plan ahead.## 🌍 What Do We Read?
Our book selections are a colourful mixture of genres, cultures, voices and perspectives.
Some of our favourites include:- Contemporary & Literary Fiction
- Historical Fiction
- Biography & Memoir
- Humour & Satire
- International & Multicultural Literature
We keep a close eye on the literary world, exploring award winners, exciting new releases, books making headlines and emerging authors who deserve more recognition.
We particularly love discovering stories from different corners of the world, including voices that don't always dominate the bestseller lists.
Our reading schedule is planned a year in advance, giving members plenty of time to find the books and fit them into their busy schedules.
We also love recommendations! If you've discovered a book that deserves a place on our reading list, please send Lillian a private WhatsApp message. Suggestions are considered for our member polls.## 🎧 All Reading Formats Welcome!
Paperback purist? Kindle enthusiast? Audiobook addict?
We don't discriminate!
As a busy working mother of five, I (Lillian) regularly switch between physical books, Kindle and audiobooks. Sometimes the only way to finish a chapter is while folding laundry, driving or waiting for a train.
A story is a story, however you choose to enjoy it.## 🦊 Meet Your Book Club Hosts
Lillian Gray (a.k.a. Gray Fox) – Founder
Originally from South Africa, I moved to Munich in September 2021. I'm a professional artist, a wife to an awesome athletic nerd and a mother of five: three teenagers and two energetic twins.
I've always loved bringing creative people together, and Gray Fox Book Club is one of my favourite passion projects.
My South African roots also mean I have a particular soft spot for African literature and introducing readers to talented emerging authors from the continent.Udit Nair – Online Book Club Co-Host
Udit shares my enthusiasm for books, authors and the ever-changing literary world. Together, we select interesting reads, facilitate discussions and help our international reading community grow.
After our meetings, Udit also shares book reviews and discussion summaries on our website and WhatsApp group, so the conversation can continue long after we've closed our laptops.## 💬 Stay Connected
All our club communication, book announcements and ongoing conversations happen in our WhatsApp group.
To join, please introduce yourself to Lillian Gray or Udit Nair at your first online meeting. We'll help you get connected.
You can also find us here:
🌐 Website: https://grayfoxbookclub.com/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grayfoxbookclub/
🎨 Lillian's Art: https://www.instagram.com/lilliangrayart/## ❤️ One Last Thing...
You don't have to love every book we choose. In fact, sometimes the books we disagree about lead to the most fascinating conversations!
What matters is that you show up, read with an open mind, share your perspective and enjoy connecting with fellow readers.
So, grab your book, finish your dinner, make yourself a cup of tea or pour a glass of wine, and join us for an evening of wonderful literary conversation.
We can't wait to meet you!
Happy reading!
Lillian & Udit 🦊3 attendees
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