Book Drives Berlin

Let's talk about Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico

This time we will be talking about Perfection by Vincenzo Latronico. "Vincenzo Latronico’s Perfection is a taut, spare sociological novel about the emptiness of contemporary existence, scathing and brilliantly affecting" https://fitzcarraldoeditions.com/books/perfection/ In the meeting we will talk about the book in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere:) Looking forward to see you!

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

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!

Book swap

Have books that you’d like to give away and exchange for others? Join us in participating in a book swap! Here’s roughly what to expect: \- Bring 1\-3 books that you are willing to exchange \- please be aware that you may or may not see these books again\. \- At the beginning\, we’ll start off with a round of everyone introducing the books they’ve brought\. \- Through a lottery draw\, we’ll determine the order of who goes first in picking the book that they would like to take home\. \- Afterwards\, any books that haven’t been taken will either be returned back to their owner or donated to the nearest Bücherschränke\! There will be some time to socialize, get food and beverages before and after the event. Only RSVP if you really intend to come and are sure that you can make it. Please don’t waste our hosts‘s time and energy by reserving a spot and then dropping out at short notice.

Book Club/Reading Together @Tales Untold in Friedrichshain

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!

July Sci-Fi #1.1: "The Stepford Wives" by Ira Levin (139pp)

„Ein Mädchen mit Prokura“ von Christa Anita Brück (1932)

Hi, dieses Mal besprechen wir „Ein Mädchen mit Prokura“ von Christa Anita Brück (1932). Hier der Link zum Inhalt und Buch : https://www.rowohlt.de/buch/christa-anita-brueck-ein-maedchen-mit-prokura-9783499012969?srsltid=AfmBOoqLgdD__AC4of2qPv7hsYmz_q3pc2mIeCF_ovCe0qVT-NmIFGvO Wir treffen uns diesmal im Café Chagall nahe U-Bahnhof Senefelder Platz. :)

July Sci-Fi #1.2: "The Stepford Wives" by Ira Levin (139pp)

Bonus: Dungeon Crawler Carl - Books 1-8

Monthly Book Club Meeting - July

Dear Book Enthusiasts, For our July gathering, we’ll be reading ***Posthumous Memoirs of Brás Cubas*** by the Brazilian writer **Machado de Assis**. Originally published in 1881, this witty and remarkably modern novel is narrated by Brás Cubas himself — from beyond the grave. Through irony, sharp social observation, and playful philosophical reflections, Machado de Assis creates a narrator who looks back on his life, ambitions, failures, and the society around him with both humor and melancholy. Considered one of the great classics of Brazilian literature, the novel feels surprisingly contemporary in its style and spirit. **📅 Date & Time: Sunday, 05.07.2026 at 14:00** **📍 Location: Audrey coffee, Holzendorffstraße 18, 14057 Berlin** **💬 Fee: As always, a 3 € contribution after** **the meeting helps cover organization costs** As I mentioned in earlier announcements, due to personal reasons I will not be able to attend a few upcoming meetings. A friend of mine, who also happens to be a great book enthusiast, kindly agreed to moderate and host the gathering during my absence. I truly hope you’ll join me in giving Tereza a very warm welcome and your support. I’m very much looking forward to hearing all about your discussion and to gathering together again soon. Warmly, Sofya

Women’s Book Club: Childhood, Youth, Dependency (Trilogy) by Tove Ditlevsen

This week we are discussing **Tove Ditlevsen:** Childhood, Youth, Dependency (The whole trilogy). 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.**

June Book Club: Time Shelter

We'll come together at a cosy cafe to discuss G. Gospodinov's novel Time Shelter. Before RSVPing yes, ask yourself- Do I have a copy of the book? Can I be there at that place and time? Looking forward to our discussion! :) Also if you would like to join our Whatsapp group to vote on books, please talk to Sneha at the meeting. :)

„Freie Geister“ von Ursula K. Le Guin (1974)

Hi, dieses Mal besprechen wir „Freie Geister“ von Ursula K. Le Guin (1974). Hier der Link zum Inhalt und Buch : https://www.fischerverlage.de/buch/ursula-k-le-guin-freie-geister-9783596035359 Wir treffen uns diesmal im Milagro im Bergmannkiez. :)