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First MeetUp: Book Club of Not Knowing
Thu, Aug 13, 4:00 PM*It makes a vast difference to experientially work it to the best of your ability rather than just hear about it and intellectually understand.* (From Ralston's "Pursuing Consciousness") If you have any interest in consciousness work, contemplation, or discovering who you are, what life is, etc., please read the group description. Everybody is welcome, no matter the familiarity with the matter, as long as there is a genuine interest. **Our agenda** 1\. Briefly getting to know each other 2\. Individually reading for about 30 minutes\. It can be any part of any of Ralston's books or similar material\. *No need to bring anything*. 3\. Sharing what we've read and contemplating each part silently for about 5 minutes\. 4\. More exercises or reading\, depending on the sentiment of the group\. E\.g\.\, dyads\, meditation, etc\. 5\. Feedback & outlook for future meetups\. 6\. Open ended socialising for whoever wants\. We won't share the "results" of our contemplations, unless somebody feels the need or thinks it might be valuable for the group. The reason for this is to avoid pressure during the contemplation, that can arise if we know we'll "have to" share what we "achieved". If anybody wants to attend **online**, we can make that possible too with a good laptop & speaker.
@ Anna Blume - A cozy book swap and chat meetup!
Fri, Aug 14, 5:00 PMThe "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!
Bookclub in Tiergarten
Sun, Aug 2, 1:00 PMAn afternoon bookclub, organized by our member Patrick Rutledge. We will meet either in the café or the beer garden of this cultural center and talk about what we are currently reading :) and, if we've time, chat in general about books. Please also feel free to read a sample from you book if you wish. Usually we read both fiction and non-fiction (history, philosophy, sociology, and other topics). Bring your Kindle, your tablet, or your paper books. The discussion will be in English, but of course feel free to bring books in any language.
Sunday Cyanotypes: Print Your Own Cyanotype Totebag 09.08
Sun, Aug 9, 12:00 PMJoin us for a hands-on introduction to cyanotype printing on fabric. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll learn the basics of the cyanotype process and create your own custom printed totebag using botanicals, objects, and prepared imagery. No prior experience is necessary. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a finished totebag you printed yourself. This workshop is perfect for anyone curious about analog photography, printmaking, or textile art, or for anyone looking to slow down and make something tangible by hand. **Les Amis** is a women-only community of friendly souls. We provide access to hundreds of experiences that explore your passions and connect you with other event participants. **Check our website to learn more, and apply to join our community and events**: [lesamis.cc/apply](https://www.lesamis.cc/apply)
July book selection: The sea by John Banville
Sun, Aug 16, 9:00 AMOur July book takes us to the Irish coast, where the sea becomes much more than a landscape... This month, we will immerse ourselves in a novel about memory, loss, and the mysterious ways in which the past shapes who we are. With lyrical prose, haunting reflections, and an atmosphere that feels both intimate and dreamlike, *The Sea* invites us to explore the fragile boundaries between childhood and adulthood, love and grief, memory and reality. ### About the book After the death of his wife, Max Morden returns to the seaside village where he spent a formative summer as a child. Hoping to find solace, he instead finds himself overwhelmed by memories of the Grace family, whose elegance, secrets, and tragic fate left an indelible mark on his young life. As past and present intertwine, Max confronts love, loss, desire, and the elusive nature of memory. Through his recollections, the novel becomes a meditation on how we remember our lives—and how those memories can comfort, deceive, and transform us. Beautifully written and deeply moving, *The Sea* is less about what happened than about how we carry the echoes of what has been. ### About the author John Banville, born in 1945 in Wexford, Ireland, is one of the most celebrated contemporary writers in the English language. Renowned for the elegance and precision of his prose, Banville has built a distinguished literary career exploring memory, identity, art, and the complexities of human consciousness. His novels are admired for their psychological depth and richly poetic language, often blurring the line between reality and recollection. In 2005, *The Sea* received the prestigious Booker Prize, confirming Banville's place among the leading voices of modern literature. Alongside his literary fiction, Banville has also written acclaimed crime novels under the pen name Benjamin Black. Throughout his work, he demonstrates an extraordinary ability to transform ordinary experiences into profound reflections on time, beauty, and the human condition. **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) Or you can Paypal me: [paypal.me/Yogatuttiinsieme](http://paypal.me/Yogatuttiinsieme) 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 :=)
Let's discuss: Bicycle Thieves by Vittorio De Sica
Sun, Aug 2, 4:00 PMHi, this time we are discussing the italian classic Bicycle Thieves by Vittorio De Sica https://www.imdb.com/de/title/tt0040522/?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. its a beergarden, check the comments in the group if you cant find us as well :)
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