There is a particular pleasure in reading alone, together. Across many cities, readers are gathering in the evening not to talk, but to read side by side.
The format is simple: bring a book, find a seat, read for an hour, and stay afterwards if you want to talk. For many people it is the first time in years they have read without interruption.
Why it works
Shared silence lowers the pressure of social events while keeping their warmth. And the conversations that follow tend to be generous — people arrive curious about what everyone else was reading.
Litoracircle’s Reading Sessions borrow from this tradition, online and in person. See the events calendar for upcoming dates.
