Comic Book Collecting Berlin

Let's talk about Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico

This time we will be talking about Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico. "Vincenzo Latronico’s Perfection is a taut, spare sociological novel about the emptiness of contemporary existence, scathing and brilliantly affecting" https://fitzcarraldoeditions.com/books/perfection/ In the meeting we will talk about the book in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere:) Looking forward to see you!

@ Anna Blume - A cozy book swap and chat meetup!

The "classical" bookswap is simple: * We meet in a café and put the book(s) we brought down on the tables. * We go around to browse and discuss the books with one another while sipping coffee or hot chocolate, or eating cake. * We write our names down on any books we’d like to take home (post-its and pens provided). * At the end of the evening, negotiate any books that are contended and take a new-to-you book home! Books/happiness shared are books/happiness multiplied! A Bookswap is 10 times better than a Book Club because you can talk about ALL the books instead of just one! This is a great way to give your books a new home and make room for new books: that book you feel guilty for not having read even though it's been sitting on your bedside table for the last 5 years, the book you liked but didn't love, the book you loved so much you want everyone to read it, the book you somehow own three copies of, that book you absolutely hated even though everyone else loves it, and so on. Moreover, you will meet fellow readers, get a new book or two, and several book recommendations. We’ve often had readers experience books they wouldn't normally buy and enjoy it. GROUP EXPECTATIONS for PLEASANT SWAPPING * Please bring a book! It's not that you bring one you take one, but do try your best to bring something. * Books stay on the tables, open for sharing, until you are ready to leave so that everyone can have a look. We are notably not first come first serve. Please wait until you are leaving to bag the book. * If two or more people want the only copy of a book, negotiate. Maybe one of you reads it first and then gives it to the others. Or perhaps they have found another book instead. Or leave it to fate and toss a coin. The best part: now you have found somebody whose taste you can really admire. In any case, please don't walk away with a book with several names on it without letting the others know. These negotiations are fun and easy, so don't shy away from a book because there's already a name on it, and feel free to put your name on as many books as you find interesting. It's not that you bring one you take one; you may take as many as you can negotiate. * Political discussions with consent: make sure the people you are talking to would like to have a political discussion with you. * Please respect this space as first and foremost a community for connecting readers over their love of books and reading, stories, and narratives of all sorts. Please be respectful of tastes and opinions. * If something is bothering you, please reach out to the organizers, and we'll do our best to resolve it. * Lastly, don't expect your book back. It will find a new home. If you love it, let it go. Major LANGUAGES (and genres) of this meetup: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian; Fiction, Non-Fiction, Serious Reading, Light Fun, “classics", Krimis, Booker winners, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Self-Help and more. You never know who can read what languages, and there's no accounting for taste. We are a delightful and international group of readers. We look forward to swapping with you!

Book swap

Have books that you’d like to give away and exchange for others? Join us in participating in a book swap! Here’s roughly what to expect: \- Bring 1\-3 books that you are willing to exchange \- please be aware that you may or may not see these books again\. \- At the beginning\, we’ll start off with a round of everyone introducing the books they’ve brought\. \- Through a lottery draw\, we’ll determine the order of who goes first in picking the book that they would like to take home\. \- Afterwards\, any books that haven’t been taken will either be returned back to their owner or donated to the nearest Bücherschränke\! There will be some time to socialize, get food and beverages before and after the event. Only RSVP if you really intend to come and are sure that you can make it. Please don’t waste our hosts‘s time and energy by reserving a spot and then dropping out at short notice.

June book selection: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro

Let's turn our attention to England and step into the quiet, reflective world of memory, dignity, and the passage of time. Through the restrained voice of a devoted butler, we explore how loyalty, regret, and the stories we tell ourselves shape our understanding of the past. **About the Book** Stevens, an aging English butler, embarks on a road trip across the English countryside in the years following World War II. During the journey, he reflects on his decades of service at Darlington Hall, once the grand estate of the aristocratic Lord Darlington. As Stevens revisits memories of professional pride, international political intrigue, and his complicated relationship with the former housekeeper Miss Kenton, the novel slowly reveals the emotional cost of a life devoted entirely to duty. What begins as a nostalgic journey through picturesque landscapes gradually becomes a deeply introspective exploration of missed opportunities, loyalty, and the quiet regrets that emerge when one looks back on a lifetime of choices. With subtle humor and emotional restraint, the novel examines the tension between personal feeling and professional identity, and the fragile ways in which people construct meaning from their past. **About the Author** Kazuo Ishiguro is a British novelist, screenwriter, and short story writer widely celebrated for his subtle, introspective storytelling. Ishiguro’s work often explores themes of memory, identity, moral responsibility, and the unreliability of personal narratives. He gained international recognition with *The Remains of the Day*, which won the prestigious Booker Prize and was later adapted into a celebrated film. Over the course of his career, Ishiguro has written across genres—from historical fiction to speculative literature—while consistently examining the quiet emotional landscapes of his characters. In 2017, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for his novels that uncover “the abyss beneath our illusory sense of connection with the world.” **About the event: Commitment fee** To help ensure accurate attendance and make event planning sustainable, a commitment fee of **€2** is required to confirm your participation. Unfortunately, at a recent event, several participants registered but did not attend or provide any notice. As organizing these meetings requires time, preparation, and resources, this small fee helps encourage reliable RSVPs and attendance. The fee is **non-refundable** if you choose not to attend or do not show up. However, if the event is cancelled by the organizer or rescheduled to a date that prevents you from attending, your fee will be refunded promptly after the change is announced. For special circumstances, like waking up sick and having to cancel last minute, you can write me a private message and we'll transfer the fee to a next event you indicate. You can send the fee here: [https://revolut.me/angelicacorsi](https://revolut.me/angelicacorsi) Please include your MeetUp name in the payment note so I can identify your registration. If you can no longer attend, or if you prefer not to pay the commitment fee, please update your RSVP as soon as possible so your spot can be made available to others. Thank you for your understanding and support. **About the Location** We will meet in Merienda Haus, a wonderful cosy coffee shop offering Argentinean and Uruguayan specialities. I invite you to order something and enjoy their drinks and food menu :=)

Neurodivergent Creative Sharing Circle - ZINE Making

Join us for a creative gathering for neurodivergent people, including those with autism, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexia, and similar neurodivergences. **At this edition of the Creative Sharing Circle we want to show you how to fold zines**. We will show you how to fill paper with text, drawings and collage. The **content can be political, fun or introspective**. Zines are a great accessible way to communicate something meaningful you‘d like to share with the world. **Zine culture is intimately intertwined with liberation movements of marginalized people.** Let‘s keep it alive and enrich it with **neurodivergent perspectives.** We will provide some arts and crafts equipments but feel free to bring your own arts and craft tools if you want to do your own project. The facilitators will also guide you on how to create zine and how to use the arts and craft material. **The event is free and there will be no donation box at the event, but your support is very much welcomed Donation Link: [Ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/neurodivergentberlin)** **Where:** PopUp Gruppenraum 2 at Amerika Gedenkbibliothek **Facilitators:** [Agnieszka Błaszczak ](https://www.instagram.com/foxyberlin21/)(Aga), a multimedia artist, and [Cosmo](cosmo@kritische-maennlichkeit.com) (Visual Anthropologist). **Important Notes:** * If you can’t attend, please edit your RSVP to give the spot to others people. * The community is run by neurodivergent volunteers, so please help us create a positive experience. * Bring sensory tools (headphones, stimming toys, etc.), and we will have some available. * A quiet corner will be provided for breaks. * This event is for late-diagnosed adults (18+). For children’s events, a parent or guardian must be present. See you there!

Bonus: Dungeon Crawler Carl - Books 1-8

„Ein Mädchen mit Prokura“ von Christa Anita Brück (1932)

Hi, dieses Mal besprechen wir „Ein Mädchen mit Prokura“ von Christa Anita Brück (1932). Hier der Link zum Inhalt und Buch : https://www.rowohlt.de/buch/christa-anita-brueck-ein-maedchen-mit-prokura-9783499012969?srsltid=AfmBOoqLgdD__AC4of2qPv7hsYmz_q3pc2mIeCF_ovCe0qVT-NmIFGvO Wir treffen uns diesmal im Café Chagall nahe U-Bahnhof Senefelder Platz. :)

Let's discuss Obsession

Hi, this time we are discussing the new horror film Obsession by Curry Barker [https://www.imdb.com/de/title/tt37287335/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk](https://www.imdb.com/de/title/tt37287335/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk) Looking forward to meet and as usual please only rsvp if youre really planning to join :) you can ask at the bar to find us, there is a table reserved under my name (Gregor) usually we are sitting outside.

Women’s Book Club: Childhood, Youth, Dependency (Trilogy) by Tove Ditlevsen

This week we are discussing **Tove Ditlevsen:** Childhood, Youth, Dependency (The whole trilogy). We look forward to seeing you! If you have book suggestions, would like to vote on our next reads, or join us for additional activities, please ask someone at the meeting to add you to our WhatsApp group. Just a heads up: **The cafe only accepts card payments for amounts over €10**, so you may want to bring some cash for smaller orders. **Also, if you're unable to attend, please update your RSVP so that someone from the waiting list can take your spot.**

How to Start Your Art Collection: Exclusive Visit to Artist Studio

Today we look at the works of an artist who over the past two decades, has built an oeuvre consisting primarily of screen prints on paper and canvas. Prior to that, the artist had worked extensively in photography, filmmaking, and set design. The screenprinting work is informed by architecture - ancient and modern structures, calligraphy, graffiti, handwriting, and the movement of the masses through big metropolises. Other techniques on paper are included in the visit - from lithography to etching, cyanotype to woodblock printing - and more! Please note, the studio visit starts promptly at 12:00. This studio is located on the top floor and has no elevator: you will have to walk four flights of stairs. Beverages will be served, poetry may be read. The event is hosted on donation basis between €25-35. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OUR STUDIO VISITS: Get to know a handful of carefully selected artists who are enhancing, interjecting, and challenging art history through new media, new ideas, and new formats. Every artist builds their own universe, and for one exclusive afternoon, we are welcome into their sacred space of creation. The artist will tell their story and you are free to ask questions, engage in dialogue, and leave feeling inspired - and even with a beautiful new artwork to illuminate your space!

Monthly Book Club Meeting - July

Dear Book Enthusiasts, For our July gathering, we’ll be reading ***Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas*** by the Brazilian writer **Machado de Assis**. Originally published in 1881, this witty and remarkably modern novel is narrated by Brás Cubas himself — from beyond the grave. Through irony, sharp social observation, and playful philosophical reflections, Machado de Assis creates a narrator who looks back on his life, ambitions, failures, and the society around him with both humor and melancholy. Considered one of the great classics of Brazilian literature, the novel feels surprisingly contemporary in its style and spirit. **📅 Date & Time: Sunday, 05.07.2026 at 14:00** **📍 Location: Audrey coffee, Holzendorffstraße 18, 14057 Berlin** **💬 Fee: As always, a 3 € contribution after** **the meeting helps cover organization costs** As I mentioned in earlier announcements, due to personal reasons I will not be able to attend a few upcoming meetings. A friend of mine, who also happens to be a great book enthusiast, kindly agreed to moderate and host the gathering during my absence. I truly hope you’ll join me in giving Tereza a very warm welcome and your support. I’m very much looking forward to hearing all about your discussion and to gathering together again soon. Warmly, Sofya

Book Club/Reading Together @Tales Untold in Friedrichshain

Hi all, Let's meet again on another Sunday morning. Agenda: 10:30-11:00 Arrival, ordering drinks, getting to know each other 11:00-12:00 Reading together 12:00-13:00 Share reading experience There is no books assigned. Just bring whatever you are reading for now. Please sign up only when you can join the event. Have fun!