Comic Book Collecting Berlin

Bookowskis read The Catcher in the Rye

The first book of discussion will be the world-famous classic about Holden Caulfield: J.D. Salinger's *The Catcher in the Rye*. If you have read it already, it's time to read it again. Please mark one paragraph in the book which you loved, hated or didn't get at all so we'll have some points for discussion.

@ Anna Blume [Halloween Edition] - A cozy book swap and chat meetup!

A spooky version of our "classic" bookswap! \- Swappers are encouraged to wear **costumes**. \- There will be a dedicated **horror books table**, so bring out your favourite horror books and exchange them for new-to-you books. \- We'll bring some Halloween **decoration**, but please reach out to us to contribute more. The usual blurb follows: 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!

English Book Club: Mother Mary Comes to Me by Arundhati Roy 📚

Last month, 18 of us gathered around Han Kang's *The Vegetarian* for one of our liveliest discussions yet. Thank you to everyone who came! In November we take a bold step: our fiction book club reads a memoir by one of the great novelists of our time. **The book** In *Mother Mary Comes to Me*, Arundhati Roy, the Booker Prize-winning author of *The God of Small Things*, tells the story of her mother, Mary Roy. Mary was a brilliant, restless and formidable woman. She founded a school in Kerala and won a landmark legal battle for women's inheritance rights in India. She was also a mother who could be both a refuge and a storm. Roy writes about how her mother shaped her into the writer she became, and how that same mother came to resent it. The result is a portrait of two extraordinary women and of a love that is fierce, complicated and never simple. It is also, surprisingly, very funny. The memoir has been one of the most talked-about books of the past year: * National Book Critics Circle Award (biography) * One of The New York Times' 10 Best Books of 2025 * Shortlisted for the 2026 Women's Prize for Non-Fiction **Why read it together?** Everyone has a mother story. This book invites us to talk about our own families, about the people who shape us and about what we carry from them, and about where memory ends and storytelling begins. We're expecting a rich and personal conversation. **Who is this for?** Everyone who loves books and good conversation. The discussion is in English, and you're welcome whether you're a native speaker or not. Come along even if you're still halfway through the book, because your impressions matter more than the last page. New faces are always very welcome! **Join the club** Our members choose the next titles together in a small WhatsApp group. Ask us at the event and we'll happily add you. 📖 Copies of the book are available at Metis. Drop by and pick yours up! **Entry is free.** We're a small independent bookshop and café, so we're always happy when you order something during the evening. We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️

TAROT & MEDITATION

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October book selection: My Tender Matador by Pedro Lembel

Our October book takes us to Santiago de Chile, during one of the country's darkest periods. We will discover a story where love, politics, humor, and courage intertwine in unexpected ways. Tender, provocative, and beautifully written, *My Tender Matador* reminds us that even in times of oppression, love and hope can flourish. With unforgettable characters and a voice that is at once playful and poignant, this novel invites us to reflect on identity, resilience, and the power of human connection. ### About the book Set in Chile during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet in the 1980s, *My Tender Matador* follows the life of an aging, openly gay drag performer known simply as the Queen of the Corner. Lonely but resilient, she lives a modest life until she meets Carlos, a young and charismatic revolutionary who asks to use her house for mysterious meetings. As affection gradually blossoms between them, she finds herself drawn into a dangerous political conspiracy without fully realizing its scope. Torn between her growing love for Carlos and the risks surrounding him, she must navigate a world of fear, repression, and impossible choices. Blending romance, tragedy, satire, and political history, the novel is ultimately a moving celebration of dignity, tenderness, and the courage to love in the face of violence and prejudice. ### About the author Pedro Lemebel (1952–2015) was a Chilean writer, artist, and one of Latin America's most influential LGBTQ+ voices. Known for his fearless criticism of dictatorship, social inequality, and discrimination, he combined activism with art throughout his career. Before becoming a novelist, Lemebel gained recognition for his provocative performances and powerful chronicles, giving voice to those who had long been marginalized by Chilean society. His writing is celebrated for its lyrical language, biting humor, and deep compassion, capturing both the brutality of political repression and the resilience of those who resist it. *My Tender Matador*, his only novel, has become a modern classic of Latin American literature. Through its unforgettable protagonist, Lemebel created a story that is both deeply personal and profoundly political, reminding us that love itself can be an act of resistance. **About the event: Commitment fee** To help ensure accurate attendance and make event planning sustainable, a commitment fee of **€2** is required to confirm your participation. As organizing these meetings requires time, preparation, and resources, this small fee helps encourage reliable RSVPs and attendance. The fee is **non-refundable** if you choose not to attend or do not show up. However, if the event is cancelled by the organizer or rescheduled to a date that prevents you from attending, your fee will be refunded promptly after the change is announced. For special circumstances, like waking up sick and having to cancel last minute, you can write me a private message and we'll transfer the fee to a next event you indicate. You can send the fee here: [https://revolut.me/angelicacorsi](https://revolut.me/angelicacorsi) Or you can Paypal me: [paypal.me/Yogatuttiinsieme](http://paypal.me/Yogatuttiinsieme) Please include your MeetUp name in the payment note so I can identify your registration. If you can no longer attend, or if you prefer not to pay the commitment fee, please update your RSVP as soon as possible so your spot can be made available to others. Thank you for your understanding and support. **About the Location** We will meet in Merienda Haus, a wonderful cosy coffee shop offering Argentinean and Uruguayan specialities. I invite you to order something and enjoy their drinks and food menu :=)

Neurodivergent Creative Tuesdays - HALLOWEEN PAINTING WORKSHOP ! ft. DeviantArt

:･ﾟ✧:･.☽˚｡･ﾟ✧:･.:....Boo, eek, ahh, gasp, shriek...:･ﾟ✧:･.☽˚｡･ﾟ✧:･.: **HALLOWEEN IS FINALLY HERE!**!! (㇏(•̀ᵥᵥ•́)ノ) Get ready to join a spooky evening full of candy, paint and menacing. **Also our friends at DeviantArt have decided to sponsor the event and give us a special halloween T-shirt to give away.** **So let me just say it....** **HALLOWEEN TINY PAINTINGS!!** You will be provided with plenty of picture references, a canvas, paint and brushes. Altogether we will create lil artworks perfect to decorate our wall or our fridge. All thanks to DeviantArt <3 **!!!!!!𓁹 𓁹!!!!** **Please make sure you come dressed up for the occasion, so don't forget your costume. 𓆩^._.^𓆪** ⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘⫘ * **IG ACCOUNT: [@neurocrafting.berlin](https://www.instagram.com/neurocrafting.berlin?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ\*:･ﾟ✧** **There is a donation of a minimum of 4-10 euros.** In case you wish to pay via paypal: [neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com](http://neurocrafting.berlin@gmail.com)

Taylor Jenkins: Daisy Jones & The Six

Dear fellow book lovers, for this meeting we will discuss the novel *Daisy Jones & The Six* by Taylor Jenkins. We are going to have the meeting at Tipperary Berlin (Triftstraße 58, 13353 Berlin). As maintaining a site on meetup.com is not free, we would appreciate a donation of 1–2€ from all attendees. (We have a tip jar for that purpose.) All attendees are expected on time, please do NOT show up late (15 minutes or more), as this can be very disruptive to our discussion. Also, if you are feeling sick/under the weather, please refrain from coming for everyone's safety. Hope to see you then!

See & Discuss #01: Cattelan - Neue Nationalgalerie

For our first meetup, we’re diving into the world of Maurizio Cattelan at Berlin’s Neue Nationalgalerie. Known for his provocative, often ironic works, Cattelan has a way of making us laugh, feel uncomfortable, question what we’re seeing — and sometimes wonder whether it’s art at all. Have you visited the exhibition? Let’s get together to share our impressions, exchange perspectives, and discuss what we think lies behind the work. We’ll kick things off with a few conversation prompts before settling into a relaxed, open discussion. Afterwards, we’ll continue over drinks and get to know each other. No art expertise required, no right or wrong answers — just curiosity, an open mind, and a willingness to share your thoughts. **Important**: Please visit the exhibition independently before the meetup. You don’t need to prepare anything — just come with your impressions! https://www.smb.museum/en/exhibitions/detail/maurizio-cattelan-night/ Let’s see what happens when we look at the same art through different eyes. ✨

COMMON GROUND - Magic: the Gathering - Pauper Tuesdays at RuDi's

Come play Magic's most accessible competitive format! We meet every Tuesday at 18:30 at RuDi-Das Stralauer Kultur- und Nachbarschaftszentrum in Friedrichshain, \~10 minutes by foot from Warschauer Str. and Ostkreuz. **The best way to get in touch is to join the WhatsApp group:** https://go.requestguard.com/w1mj0tfa/ *Even if Meetup has only 1 or 2 RSVPs, we are normally 20-30 people every week!* **FAQ:** **Do I need my own deck?** No, people that come bring extra decks, and you are free to borrow one if you want to test the format before buying into it! **Casual or Competitive?** We play casually to allow people to come late and leave early. Feel free to stay for any amount of time between 18:30 and 22:30. To this end, feel free to bring proxies, as long as it is clear what card you are proxying! **Why do you charge an entry fee?** Our 2 euro entry fee is a donation to the community center that we use to host our event.

Boo to you 🎃 Making Connections Creatively 🫟

Booo to you, ahhh Folks! It's Hello-ween! 👻 Join us this week for the sweet and sour creative meetup! 🎃 You need not be the next Leonardo da Vinci to join this meetup. It's all about making connections whilst making something together. 🌈 No talent needed Again we'll give you a few materials put on some music and let's see where this beautiful journey will go.... Make something together, See you soon 🎨 🖌️ the Gathering Grounds due to material costs and effort this Meetup is Donation based. We love you. Thankyou 👏 👏 👏

Halloween Party 🎃 (Autumn Social Meetup)

Reading Party - Halloween Edition! 📚🎃

\*\*\*\*\*\* For address and more details see the website [www.pausify.org](http://www.pausify.org%2A%2A%2A/) \*\*\*\*\*\* **We’re adding a little Halloween/ Autumn twist to the Pausify routine! 👀** Last year ([see the pictures here](https://www.instagram.com/p/DQjz8zcipu8/?img_index=1)), we had a Halloween and it was one of the most fun events. So this year, we are doing it again! **What's on?** * Games, drinks, snacks * DIY bookmarks * **Costume competition with fun prizes** for the best look! You’re welcome to come dressed up (or just add a small spooky touch — or even your favorite autumn accessory count!) 👻 **Prefer to keep it calm?** More in the mood for reading? Totally fine as well. Just bring your book and enjoy our usual Pausify agenda: focus time and discussions - all alongside the Halloween chaos! Whats is OUR USUAL PAUSIFY EVENT AGENDA? 18:00-18:20 - *Meet & greet* 18:20-19:20 - *Silent focus time* 20:30-21:30 - *Discussion of books/ projects over drinks* See pics from our events below - and on our Instagram: **[@Pausify (Co-Reading Space)](https://www.instagram.com/pausify_org/) ☕️**📚 **[Pausify Co-Reading Space Website](www.pausify.org/)** For questions, please contact us over [Website](www.pausify.org/) as this platform can have issues. Thank you! *Please note that photos and videos may be taken during the event and used for promotional purposes to highlight and share the experiences at our events. If you have concerns, don't hesitate to approach the event organizers before the event.*