Silent Reading Club @ Café am See
“The abyss doesn’t divide us,
The abyss surrounds us.”
— Wisława Szymborska
Silent Reading Club is a gathering for people who enjoy reading together in public. All books and all readers are welcome.
Bring whatever you’re currently reading; a novel, poetry collection, essay, comic, academic text, e-reader, or anything else you’d like to spend a quiet hour with.
We’re building a small community of readers, thinkers, and quietly curious people in Tübingen; people who value depth, presence, and shared silence.
Please RSVP “yes” only if you’re planning to come, so we have a realistic idea of the group size.
📍 Location
Café am See, Tübingen
📅 Date
Sunday, 14.06.2026
🧸📖 How to find us: Since this is our first meetup, look for the table with a copy of Thérèse Raquin by Émile Zola and a small toy bear. I’ll be there a little early, feel free to come say hi.
There’s no entrance fee, but since we’re meeting at a café, please order at least one item and don’t bring outside food or drinks 🙂
No quizzes, no pressure, no assigned books; just a group of book-loving people sharing a quiet hour of reading.
🕰 Agenda
10:30 – 11:00
Arrivals, ordering drinks/food, light social time
11:00 – 12:00
The Quiet Reading Hour
Silence is the star.
12:00 – 12:30
Optional social time
Share what you’re reading, talk about books, or simply keep exploring the pages.
🏡 House Guidelines
To keep the space calm and welcoming for everyone:
• Silence during the reading hour
• Please put phones on silent mode
• No calls or conversations during the quiet hour
• Arrive before 11:00 if possible to avoid disruptions
• Be kind, respectful, and mindful of the café and other guests
Note: We don’t have a reserved area, so we’ll gather depending on available space at the café.