In October, people in Chemnitz, Leipzig, Prague and Gdańsk will read on the same day and at the same time. Everyone reads their own book, connected by a shared love of reading.

The International Silent Reading Hour is a special variation of our regular Silent Book Club format, adapted for this international event. It will be accompanied by a creative programme centred around books and reading.

Schedule – 17 October

3:00 pm – Come together / Drinks / Creative activities
4:00–5:00 pm – International Silent Reading Hour
From 5:00 pm – Conversation / Drinks / Creative activities
6:00 pm – End of the event

Europe Reads Together is a community project initiated by the Silent Book Club Chemnitz and the Saxony Book Club.

Please register for the event via

Funded as a micro-project by Chemnitz 2025 European Capital of Culture gGmbH. This initiative is co-funded by tax funds from the budget approved by the Saxon State Parliament and by the City of Chemnitz.