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Sunday Silent Reading @ Bode Museum

Sun, May 31, 8:30 AM

From Silent Book Club - Berlin Chapter

4.8

Silent Book Club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome. (Kindly RSVP 'yes' only if you can make it, so we can save a seat for you and our fellow readers on the waitlist!) This page-turning party will unfold in the Café (1st floor) at the Bode Museum. There's no entrance fee, but please order at least one item from the cafe and don't bring any outside drinks :) No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books - just a group of book-loving souls basking in the beauty of silent reading. **Our thrilling agenda:** 10:30 am - 11:00 am - Arrivals, ordering drinks/food (social time) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - The Great Quiet Reading Hour (where silence is the star) 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Optional socializing, share your reading adventures or just keep exploring the pages Stay for lunch, and who knows? You might just find your next favorite book over a pizza. NB: If you plan to go for lunch, please consider bringing cash, as some restaurants only accept card payments after a certain amount.

30 attendees

Women’s Book Club: Childhood by Tove Ditlevsen

Sat, May 30, 12:30 PM

From Kreuzberg Women's Book Club

4.8

This week we are discussing **Tove Ditlevsen:** Childhood. 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.**

21 attendees

Book Swap in Gleisdreieckpark 📚 – Social Butterfly Club 🦋

Sun, May 31, 2:00 PM

From Social Butterfly Club

4.5

Bring a blanket, maybe a drink or snack, and 3–5 books you’d like to pass on, and spend a relaxed Sunday afternoon with fellow readers at the Gleisdreieck Park. Novels, philosophy books, poetry, comics, forgotten favorites — in any language — everything is welcome. Maybe you’ll leave with fewer books — or more. Both are part of the adventure. This is not a formal market or networking event — just a cozy little community gathering with books, conversations, and a bit of curiosity. Come browse, swap, chat, or simply enjoy the atmosphere on the grass. Orga The meetup will only take place when the **weather is good**. Please keep an eye on notifications. This meetup is donation based. Your contribution helps keep this community alive and is highly appreciated. You can either contribute in cash or via Buy me a Coffee: [https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar](https://buymeacoffee.com/butterflyradar) Questions? Check our Meetup-FAQs: [https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/](https://socialbutterfly.berlin/meetup-faq/) Meet your host I’m Julia — a Berlin local who loves bringing people together. My path went from growing up in a dance school to studying philosophy to working in IT support, and somehow all of that led me here: hosting meetups and creating spaces where people can show up, relax, and connect. Insta [https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/](https://www.instagram.com/juwaberlin/) LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/](https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-waehnert/) About The Social Butterfly Club 🦋 is a Berlin-based community that has been bringing people together for over three years. Each gathering is part of a larger framework designed to help friendships grow through shared experiences in the city — with a long-term vision of turning Berlin itself into a shared, playful experience. Love the vibe? There’s a whole community waiting for you. 🦋 Join the Social Butterfly Club and experience Berlin together: [https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/](https://socialbutterflyradar.substack.com/)

28 attendees

I WRITE – A Silent Writing Club (Just You & Your Words)

Sat, May 30, 12:30 PM

From I WRITE (Silent Writing Club)

4.9

Welcome to **I WRITE**, a gentle space for anyone who wants to write—quietly, freely, and without judgement. We are a Berlin community of writers who gather together weekly to write, talk and recharge after a long week. Some of us journal, some write novels, some do academic writing, many people come without a project in mind and see where the inspiration flow takes them. This is a space to simply show up and write, a safe place to be yourself and to release all your layers onto the paper. There’s no set topic, no feedback circle, and no pressure. Just warm people, a calm atmosphere, and time dedicated to yourself. 🗓️ **Agenda:** * 14:30 - 15:00 **→** 30 min arriving, optional socialising (arrive early, meet other writers) * 15:00 - 16:00 **→** 1 hour of silent writing (headphones welcome, focus encouraged) * 16:00–16:30 **→** 30 mins break + optional chat or solo time (stay and chat or go celebrate the rest of your Saturday) * 16:30–17:30 → 1 more hour of silent writing (for those staying) * 17:30–18:00 → 30 mins of chat, and leaving 🎒 **Bring:** * Something to write with (laptop, notebook, phone, typewriter… anything goes) * Something to drink (there is no cafeteria, unfortunately) * Your current project or a blank page * Yourself, exactly as you are **👉 Responsibility:** * Our location is limited; thus, I am kindly asking you to RSVP only if you are willing to attend. **📍Location:** * We meet at **Heinrich Schulz Library in Charlottenburg**. In the library, go look for the Gruppenraum; I will be waiting for you there. Any trouble finding the room, I will come to meet you outside. * 🚇 U7 **Richard-Wagner-Platz** * 🚌 M45 Bus **U Richard-Wagner-Platz** **About me:** Hi, my name is Anastasia. I started this writing club back in May 2025. Since then, it has been hosted weekly at the Heinrich Schulz Library (who is kind enough to allow us to use this room for free). Over this time, I’ve been privileged to meet some of the most creative and kind minds in Berlin. And I would be happy if you joined us. Whether you're an experienced writer or just at the beginning of your journey, you're welcome. If you know how to hold a pen or how to type, there will always be a space for you. Let's write together!

23 attendees

Kreative Schreibwerkstatt in Kreuzberg (14:30 Uhr!)

Sat, May 30, 12:30 PM

From Kreatives Schreiben Berlin

4.8

Für Mitglieder von Text Collective Berlin ist die Teilnahme an dieser Veranstaltung kostenlos. Nicht-Mitglieder werden um einen Teilnahmebeitrag von zehn Euro gebeten. Hier buchen: [https://textcollective.de/ticket](https://textcollective.de/ticket) Es handelt sich um einen moderierten Workshop. Bei mehr als 20 Teilnehmenden teilen wir die Gruppe mit zwei Moderator\*innen auf! Kreative Schreibübung mit anschließender Diskussion zum Erfahrungsaustausch, Inspiration und Motivation zu sammeln. Ein Raum für alle, die kreativ schreiben möchten – egal ob du gerade erst anfängst oder schon länger schreibst. **Jeden vierten Samstag des Monats von 14:30 Uhr bis 16:30 Uhr in Kreuzberg, Oranienstr. 72, nahe U-Bhf Moritzplatz.** **Was dich erwartet:** In unseren Treffen arbeiten wir mit abwechslungsreichen Schreibimpulsen, die neue Perspektiven eröffnen und spielerisches Experimentieren ermöglichen. Du schreibst direkt vor Ort, teilst deine Texte mit der Gruppe (freiwillig!) und erhältst konstruktives Feedback. Die Atmosphäre ist offen und unterstützend. Hier darf ein Text noch unfertig sein, eine Idee noch roh, ein Gedanke noch unausgereift. In dieser Atmosphäre gegenseitiger Wertschätzung entsteht der Mut, sich auszuprobieren und die eigene Stimme zu entdecken. Wir lesen einander vor, geben Rückmeldung, ermutigen uns gegenseitig und praktizieren das Zuhören.

13 attendees

Book Club/Reading Together @Tales Untold in Friedrichshain

Sun, May 31, 8:30 AM

From Book Club 📚Dramaless -Friedrichshain

4.9

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!

30 attendees

Women’s Book Club: The Coin by Yazmin Zaher

Sat, Jun 13, 12:30 PM

From Kreuzberg Women's Book Club

4.8

This time we will be discussing **Yazmin Zaher: The Coin.** 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. 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.

21 attendees

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

Fri, Jun 5, 5:00 PM

From For all you book-lovers: Berlin Book Swap (and more)

4.7

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!

35 attendees

Reading Party ☕️📚

Sun, May 31, 9:00 AM

From Biggest community of book lovers in Berlin – Pausify.

4.8

\*\*\*\*\*\* ***For address and more details see the website www.pausify.org*** \*\*\*\*\*\* **Event Info:** Pausify is the **biggest community and most active** of book lovers and creatives in Berlin. Impressions: Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/)** Events happen every Sat and Sun at 11 AM. Bring along your **current book to read** (or something **creative** to work on) and join us for this mix of a shared focus time + discussion. \- 11:00\-11:30 \- Meet & greet \- 11:30\-12:30 \- Silent focus time \- 12:30 \- Discussion of books/ projects over coffee Afterwards, join for lunch if you'd like (optional). **Drinks & snacks are included** ☕️ * **To reserve your place, a ticket (€9,90/event) or a community pass (only €17,90/MONTH) [from the website ](https://pausify.org/)*www.pausify.org* is required** * **Attendance here doesn’t show all sign-ups from other platforms. We usually have about 50 to 100 people at each event.** ***FAQ: Why does it cost money if I bring my own project?*** Because we rent a beautiful, central space for every event. Ever thought your monthly apartment rent was too high? Well, multiply that – that’s what commercial spaces in big cities like Berlin cost *per hour*. Of course, if all you want is just some quiet time, your home or a library is perfect. But if you’d like to focus & connect with others in an inspiring space – with drinks, snacks included – that’s what your ticket helps to cover. See pics from our events below - and on our Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/) ☕️** **[Pausify Co-Reading Space Website](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org** For questions, please contact us over [Website ](https://pausify.org/) www.pausify.org as this platform can have issues. Thank you! *Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes to highlight and share the experiences at our events. If you have concerns, don't hesitate to approach the event organizers before the event.*

46 attendees

Berlin Book Swap in the Park - BYOB (book, blanket, beverage) weather depending!

Sat, Jun 20, 2:00 PM

From For all you book-lovers: Berlin Book Swap (and more)

4.7

The one nice new feature that lockdown gave us -- picnic swap! Bring books to swap, a blanket to sit on, and beverages of your choice! Let's enjoy the brief Berlin Summer at beautiful Monbijou park on the Spree. WEATHER DEPENDENT - if it rains we will reschedule so keep an eye out. **_And here's our usual description -_** The "classic" bookswap is simple - we meet in a café, you bring the book(s) you want to share, put them on the table, leaf through and discuss the books that others brought and, at the end of the evening, take a new-to-you-book home! Books/happiness shared are books/happiness multiplied!  This is a great way to give 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, etc., etc., etc.... And chances are high you'll go home with an alluring stranger you never would have thought of reading before (OR that book you've been lusting after for years but never enough to actually buy!).  **GROUP EXPECTATIONS for PLEASANT SWAPPING**  • Please bring a book! Some people bring more than one, and the organizers usually have a handful, but if everybody ends up not bringing a book, we have nothing to swap, except stories. But we won't chase you away if you're empty handed.  • Books stay on the table, open for sharing, until you are ready to leave so everyone can have a fair look  See a book you like? Please put your name down as a candidate to take it home (we provide sticky notes!), and wait to see if anybody else is interested before snapping it up, as in, please wait until you are leaving. One of the key aspects of the swap is getting exposed to books outside of our library bubble, so it's important to keep the books as open to sharing as possible. If two or more people want the only copy of a book, talk it over. Maybe you can swap contact info to share the book one after the other. Or maybe it turns out one of you isn't that interested, or has found another book instead. Or one of you REALLY wants to read it. The best part: now you have found somebody whose taste you can really admire.  We consider it poor form to walk away with a book with several names on it without letting the others know.  Also, don't be shy! 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 want. We're more generous than just bring-one-take-one.  • Book Swap is 10 times better than a Book Club because you can talk about ALL the books instead of just one! Half the fun of Book Swap is swapping recommendations for reads that aren't even on the table. The other half is meeting other great readers. Another half is taking home that new book!  • NO POLITICS. (please.) Unless you're talking about a book. It's Friday night. Let's leave current events at the office for once, please. 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 organisers, and we'll do our best to solve it.  • Don't expect your book back: if you love it, let it go In spirit, this is an opportunity to share=lend books among peers. In practice, this is more of a book-giveaway. It is NEVER guaranteed you will get your book back, even with your name and email inside the book with a "Please Return." If you're really serious, it's best to get the borrower's contact info and prod them for it. Note: our staunch "Regulars" are significantly more likely to come back with the book if you ask them (and you have to come back too!). On the other hand, some books keep coming back like bad pennies.  • Major LANGUAGES (and genres) of this meetup English, German, French, Spanish; Fiction, Non-Fiction, Serious Reading, Light Fun, Everything!  On average I think it's 60% English, 40% German, and 10% French/Spanish; usually 80% fiction, but the mix is different every time. One of the best compliments the group has received is the consistently high quality of reading material on the table. We have "classics," we have celebrity book club books, Krimis, Booker winners, and everything in between. 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!

43 attendees

I WRITE – A Silent Writing Club (Just You & Your Words)

Sat, Jun 6, 12:30 PM

From I WRITE (Silent Writing Club)

4.9

13 attendees

Buchclub in Berlin-Lichtenberg ("Justiz" von Dürrenmatt)

Wed, Jun 3, 5:30 PM

From Kreatives Schreiben Berlin

4.8

Gerne seid ihr eingeladen zum zweiten Treffen unseres Buchclubs! Dieses mal lesen wir den Krimi „Justiz“ von Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1985). „Ein gesellschaftskritischer Roman, in dem philosophische Reflexionen über Recht und Gerechtigkeit, Mögliches und Wirkliches, über die Wahrheit hinter der Wahrheit einfließen und Akzente setzen.“ In unserer Diskussion liegt wiederum der Fokus auch auf unser eigenes Schreiben. Welche Erzähltechniken setzt Dürrenmatt ein? Was gefällt uns, was nicht? Was können wir aus diesem Text mitnehmen und in unseren Geschichten einbringen? Ich freue mich auf euch und eure Gedanken zum Buch :) Die Teilnahme ist kostenlos (auch ohne Text Collective Mitgliedschaft). Bitte das Buch bis zum Treffen gelesen haben. Veranstaltungsort ist das Café Maggie in Lichtenberg, Frankfurter Allee 205, 10365 Berlin.

6 attendees

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Meetup connects you with local book clubs in Berlin, offering a platform to find groups that share your literary interests. It's perfect for exploring new genres, discussing books, and meeting fellow book lovers.

On Meetup, simply search for book clubs in the Berlin area. You can join groups focusing on various genres to participate in engaging discussions and meet like-minded individuals.

Yes, you can join multiple book clubs on Meetup. This flexibility allows you to explore different genres and perspectives, enriching your literary experience in Berlin.

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No, you are not required to attend every book club meeting. Choose which events fit your schedule and interest, allowing for a flexible and enjoyable experience.

Not all book clubs are in-person; some may offer virtual sessions. Check the event details on Meetup to see if it's an in-person or online gathering.

Yes, many book clubs in Berlin focus on specific genres, such as fiction, non-fiction, or mystery. Explore groups to find one that matches your interests.

Book clubs are organized by individual group leaders or volunteers who create events, set agendas, and facilitate discussions to ensure engaging sessions for members.

While Meetup provides a platform to discover local book clubs, availability depends on group activity in Berlin. We recommend exploring various categories to find the right fit.

While Meetup hosts a variety of book clubs, not every interest may be represented in Berlin. Actively engaging and suggesting new groups might create more opportunities.

Book club discussions vary widely, often including hot takes on the latest reads, thematic explorations, and character analysis, offering diverse engagement.

Attending book clubs on Meetup offers a great way to meet like-minded individuals in Berlin, but the number of attendees can vary by event and group organization.

Meetup focuses on group activities rather than arranging one-on-one meetings. Your experience may depend heavily on active participation and engaging with the group.

Book club organization quality can vary. While most groups are well-managed, exact experiences depend on the organizer's style and commitment at Meetup events.

Book Clubs Berlin

Sunday Silent Reading @ Bode Museum

Women’s Book Club: Childhood by Tove Ditlevsen

Book Swap in Gleisdreieckpark 📚 – Social Butterfly Club 🦋

I WRITE – A Silent Writing Club (Just You & Your Words)

Kreative Schreibwerkstatt in Kreuzberg (14:30 Uhr!)

Book Club/Reading Together @Tales Untold in Friedrichshain

Women’s Book Club: The Coin by Yazmin Zaher

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

Reading Party ☕️📚

Berlin Book Swap in the Park - BYOB (book, blanket, beverage) weather depending!

I WRITE – A Silent Writing Club (Just You & Your Words)

Buchclub in Berlin-Lichtenberg ("Justiz" von Dürrenmatt)

Sunday Silent Reading @ Bode Museum

Women’s Book Club: Childhood by Tove Ditlevsen

Book Swap in Gleisdreieckpark 📚 – Social Butterfly Club 🦋

I WRITE – A Silent Writing Club (Just You & Your Words)

Kreative Schreibwerkstatt in Kreuzberg (14:30 Uhr!)

Book Club/Reading Together @Tales Untold in Friedrichshain

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