What we’re about
Welcome to the Silent Book Club Budapest!
This group is for anyone interested in reading a good (e-)book with a cup of coffee/tea and among like-minded people.
Here we don't have a designated book to complete for a deadline, only a pleasant environment for reading your current favourite book, and sharing your impressions of it if you wish.
The meetings are in person, mostly in a Café, with a simple (usually two-hour) agenda:
- half an hour for introduction of you and your chosen book
- one hour for quiet reading
- half an hour for sharing what you have read, impressions, etc.
Whether you are a trained reader, who seeks for community, an eager novice, who wants to make reading a habit, or just someone, who wants to slow down and enjoy the present for a bit, you are at the right place!
So grab your book and join us!
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Upcoming events
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Budapest Silent Book Club #95 at MagNet House - Special Reserved Space!
Magnet Community Center/Magnet Közösségi Ház, 1062 Bp. Andrássy út 98, Budapest, HUHello everyone,
Join us for a relaxing afternoon of quiet reading at the Magnet Community House. To ensure we have a comfortable and dedicated spot, we've booked the private Kankalin room. Simply bring your current book, settle in, and enjoy the company of fellow readers.
🗓️ Our Agenda for the Afternoon
- 14:00 - 14:30 | Settle In & Introductions
- Find a comfy spot and briefly share what book you've brought.
- 14:30 - 15:30 | The Quiet Reading Hour
- Dive into your book for an hour of peaceful, uninterrupted reading.
- 15:30 - 16:30 | Social Time & Discussion
- Chat with fellow readers, share your thoughts on what you read, or simply enjoy the company.
📍 Location & What to Bring
- Where to find us: The Kankalin Room at Magnet Community House. Please ask for it at reception when you arrive. I will also post the exact location in the event comments on the day.
- What to bring: Your current book, a cushion for extra comfort (recommended!), and a water bottle or your preferred drink.
- Drinks & Snacks: The on-site café isn't always open, but there is a coffee machine on the 3rd floor that we are welcome to use.
✨ Supporting Our Private Space
Booking our own room allows us to have a guaranteed quiet space without any pressure to buy things. To make this possible, we use a voluntary contribution model.- Venue Cost: 8250 HUF
- Suggested Contribution: 500 - 1000 HUF per person (this is completely optional and your presence is what matters most!).
- How to Contribute: We'll have a contribution box with a Revolut QR code at the event. Cash is also welcome.
- Transparency: All funds go directly to the venue fee, with any surplus covering Meetup costs. You can view the tracker for our last session here: link
Whether you're a regular or a first-timer, you are welcome. We look forward to a relaxing afternoon of reading with you!
📌 Goodreads (monthly book club voting)
📌 Facebook Page (previous books read in sessions)
📌 Silent Book Club (the idea itself, where did it come from?)
📌 Contribution Tracker (spreadsheet for our private room experiment)22 attendees
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