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Bookowskis read The Catcher in the Rye

Bookowskis read The Catcher in the Rye

Sun, Nov 1, 10:00 AM
From Bookowskis

The first book of discussion will be the world-famous classic about Holden Caulfield: J.D. Salinger's *The Catcher in the Rye*. If you have read it already, it's time to read it again. Please mark one paragraph in the book which you loved, hated or didn't get at all so we'll have some points for discussion.

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@ Anna Blume [Halloween Edition] - A cozy book swap and chat meetup!

@ Anna Blume [Halloween Edition] - A cozy book swap and chat meetup!

Fri, Oct 30, 6:00 PM
From For all you book-lovers: Berlin Book Swap (and more)
4.7

A spooky version of our "classic" bookswap! \- Swappers are encouraged to wear **costumes**. \- There will be a dedicated **horror books table**, so bring out your favourite horror books and exchange them for new-to-you books. \- We'll bring some Halloween **decoration**, but please reach out to us to contribute more. The usual blurb follows: 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!

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Women’s Book Club: Donna Tartt - The Secret History

Women’s Book Club: Donna Tartt - The Secret History

Sat, Oct 31, 1:30 PM
From Kreuzberg Women's Book Club
4.8

This time we will be discussing **Donna Tartt's The Secret History.** Additional spots are available on **Luma**: https://luma.com/calendar/cal-GFWYra5Jvk9S3Hz. Subscribe to the calendar to get all future events in your personal calendar app, each with a direct link to sign up on Luma. 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. As a quick note, the cafe is kind enough to let us host our meetings there free of charge and flexibly. In return, please make sure to order at least one drink and refrain from bringing your own food. And a heads up: **The café only accept card payments for amounts over €10**, so you may want to bring some cash for smaller orders. Please remember to cancel your participation in good time if you are not coming. This will give someone else enough time to read the book and come to the meeting.

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Sunday Silent Reading @ Bode Museum

Sunday Silent Reading @ Bode Museum

Sun, Oct 25, 9:30 AM
From Silent Book Club - Berlin Chapter
4.8

Welcome to the **Silent Reading Club** – a cosy gathering for book lovers who enjoy the simple pleasure of reading together in good company. Bring any book you're excited about (or finally meaning to finish!) and spend a peaceful Sunday morning surrounded by fellow readers. **Everyone is welcome, and every book belongs here.** *(Please RSVP "Yes" only if you can attend, so we can save a seat for you and offer any remaining spots to readers on the waitlist.)* 📍 **Where:** Café (1st floor), Bode Museum There's no entrance fee. We simply ask that you support our wonderful host by ordering at least one drink or snack from the café, and please don't bring outside food or drinks. No assigned books. No discussions you have to join. No reading goals to hit. Just an hour of uninterrupted reading in a room full of people who love books as much as you do. We'll be spread across a few tables, so simply grab a seat wherever you like, settle in, and say hello if you're feeling social. **Schedule** **10:30–11:00** – Arrive, grab a coffee (or breakfast!), and chat with fellow readers **11:00–12:00** – Quiet reading hour **12:00–12:30** – Optional social time: talk about your current read, swap recommendations, or simply keep turning pages. Feel free to stay for lunch afterwards—you never know, your next favorite book (or a new friend) might be just one conversation away.

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Silent Reading / Creating Club at W66 (Saturday) [Luma to RSVP]

Silent Reading / Creating Club at W66 (Saturday) [Luma to RSVP]

Sat, Oct 24, 8:30 AM
From Silent Book Club - Berlin Chapter
4.8

RSVP on Luma: https://luma.com/pmukzfy Silent Reading / Creating Club is a gathering for people who enjoy focusing together in public. Bring a book, a notebook, a sketchpad, knitting needles, whatever you’d like to spend a quiet hour doing. All projects and all participants are welcome. We’re building a community of readers and creators who value depth, presence, and shared silence. The reading and creating isn't the real highlight, though, it’s in the people who return and make it feel like a familiar room. (Please RSVP “yes” only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and others on the waitlist.) Our Meeting Point is the **W66 Café**. There’s no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the café and don’t bring outside food or drinks 🙂 No assignments, expectations, or pressure. Just a shared hour of intentional silence, followed by the opportunity for good conversation. 🕰 Our Agenda **10:30 – 11:00** Arrivals, ordering drinks/food, light social time **11:00 – 12:00** The Great Quiet Hour (Read. Write. Sketch. Code. Think. Sit.) **12:00 – 12:30** Optional socializing: share what you were reading or creating, or simply continue in quiet focus. ## 🏡 House Guidelines To keep this space calm and welcoming for everyone: • Silence during the focus hour (no calls or conversations) • Put cellphones on silent mode • If using technology, please avoid meetings or audio (headphones please!) • Arrive before 11:00 if possible to minimize disruptions

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Italian book club - Le perfezioni by Vincenzo Latronico

Wed, Oct 28, 6:00 PM
From Metis Book Clubs
5.0

📅 **This session: Wednesday 28 October, 7 pm** Our Italian book club meets to talk about **Le perfezioni** by Vincenzo Latronico, the Berlin novel that became one of the international literary events of the past year. Anna and Tom are two young Italians living in Berlin: a bright apartment full of plants, Scandinavian furniture, creative digital jobs, long walks, aperitivi and nights out. It’s a life that looks perfect, especially on Instagram. Latronico follows them with a cool, precise and quietly ironic gaze, and slowly shows us what stays outside the frame. **Why this book?** ✨ Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2025 ✨ Named one of the books of the year by the New York Times, the New Yorker, the Economist and the Sunday Times ✨ Winner of the Premio Mondello and part of the Premio Strega “dozzina” ✨ Now on stage at the Volksbühne (Prater, Kastanienallee), with a film adaptation in development ✨ A short novel, just over a hundred pages, so there’s plenty of time to read it before we meet **Two dates, same book** We’re discussing the novel on two evenings so that everyone can join: **Wednesday 28 October** and **Tuesday 10 November**, both at 7 pm. Choose the one that suits you best, or come to both and see how the conversation changes. **How it works** 🗣️ The discussion is in Italian. All levels are welcome, as long as you can follow and join a conversation in Italian. 📖 The book (Einaudi Super ET edition) is available at Metis. You can also read it in English (*Perfection*) or German (*Die Perfektionen*) and join the discussion in Italian. ☕ Please support the bookshop with a drink or a bite from our café during the evening.

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Meetup is used to discover and join local groups and events based on shared interests, including book drives. Whether you are in Berlin or elsewhere, Meetup can help you connect with like-minded individuals.

To find book drives in Berlin, search for events related to book clubs and drives using Meetup. You can then join groups and attend their dedicated events, whether you are a regular participant or a newcomer eager to start.

Yes, Meetup hosts various groups specifically for book lovers in Berlin. Whether you're into fiction, non-fiction, or specific genres, you'll find communities to share your passion and attend relevant events.

You can join online book drives hosted by groups through Meetup if they choose to organize virtual events. Check each event's details to see the format and venue of the event before RSVPing.

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No prior experience is necessary. Berlin's book groups welcome readers of all backgrounds and levels of interest. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned reader, you can enjoy and contribute.

Yes, you can create your own book group on Meetup if there's a niche or particular interest you'd like to explore with others. Set up your group to target similar-minded book lovers.

Signing up for Meetup is free, and you can use it to join book events without any cost. Some specific events might have a fee, so check each event's page for any potential charges.

Not all book drives are in-person. Depending on the group's preference, some might be virtual. Always check the detail of each event to confirm the format.

While Meetup can lead to connections with local authors through specific events, it cannot guarantee such interactions. Participation and networking at events may naturally unfold these opportunities.

The frequency of book events in Berlin varies by group. Some might host multiple gatherings a week, while others have monthly events. Check the groups' schedules for the most accurate frequency.

Whether children can attend book drives depends on the specific event's guidelines. Some groups might focus on adult themes, while others welcome family participation. Event descriptions should clarify this.

Engage with attendees by participating in discussions and reading-based activities. Most book drives and clubs are designed to facilitate open conversation and connection among literature fans.

Meetup provides the platform for events but does not directly manage or validate the quality. The quality and experience vary depending on organizer efforts and participant engagement.

Meetup has a wide range of topics, but availability depends on group creation by individuals. If your niche isn't yet represented, consider initiating a group on Meetup to gather interest.