Silent Reading Club @ Alter Botanischer Garten
“There is a seesaw oscillation between materialistic concerns on the one hand and prosocial values like empathy, generosity, and cooperation on the other: the more the former are elevated, the lower the latter descend.”
— Gabor Maté
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
Genius des Ruhms - Hölderlindenkmal, Alter Botanischer Garten, Tübingen
We’ll be just across the monument Genius des Ruhms. You can get last minute details if you check in.
📅 Date
Sunday, 06.09.2026
Since we’ll be outside, feel free to bring something comfortable to sit on, like a small blanket, picnic mat, or anything else that helps you settle in.
There’s no entrance fee. Since this meetup will be outdoors, you’re welcome to bring your own snacks or drinks.
Please be mindful of the space around us and don’t leave any trash behind 🙂
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, finding a spot, 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 other people nearby
• Please don’t leave any trash behind
• If the weather looks bad, we may adjust the plan or move nearby