Events
Readings, clubs, and listening nights under the canopy lights — seats are free; coffee and tea stay on.
Coming up
Evenings at the house
All events are held in the shop at Warschauer Str. 74. No ticket required unless noted — email us to reserve a seat for busy nights.
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Thu 6 Aug
19:30Author reading: Night Orchard
An evening with the author of our staff-pick novel — reading, short Q&A, and signed copies at the table. Coffee and tea available throughout.
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Tue 11 Aug
18:30Berlin bookshelf club
Bilingual discussion of this month’s Berlin title. English and German welcome; copies held behind the counter.
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Fri 21 Aug
20:00Open mic: five minutes
Bring a poem, a page of prose, or a letter you almost sent. Sign up at the till from 19:00. Quiet listening — no alcohol, plenty of tea.
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Wed 2 Sep
19:00Essay night: The Quiet Shelf
A guided evening on short essays — bring a favorite paragraph or borrow one from our table.
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Sat 12 Sep
11:00Children’s story hour
Picture books aloud for little listeners. Parents welcome; café opens early with soft drinks and tea.
Want to host a launch or reading? Write to [email protected] with dates and a short pitch.
Stay after
Shop and café remain open
Browse the shelves before the reading, or linger with a cup when the last page is turned.