Hyderabad Bookies - Would anyone be interested in starting a "Bookies" silent reading chapter in Hyd
Hey everyone, I’ve been following Shantanu Naidu for a while and really love what he and his team started with Bookies in Mumbai (and now Pune/Bengaluru). For anyone not familiar, it's a super low-maintenance, community-driven silent reading meetup aimed at helping people unplug and get back into reading.
The setup is as straightforward as it gets:
- When: Weekend mornings (usually 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM)
- What: Bring whatever book you’re currently reading, put your phone on silent, and read quietly together for 2 hours.
- Vibe: Zero entry fees, no forced networking, no required discussions or assignments. Afterwards, there's usually a quick, optional 15–20 minutes to chat or grab coffee if you feel like it, but zero pressure if you just want to head out.
It’s basically a forced, peaceful two hours away from screens in a nice outdoor or quiet spot.
Before trying to set anything up, I wanted to check with the community here:
Does a Bookies chapter (or a similar silent reading group) already exist in Hyderabad? If so, please drop the details below so I can join!
If not, would you be interested in starting one?
Also, if anyone knows of a good public park space, quiet outdoor venue, or café that might be open to hosting/sponsoring a spot for readers on weekend mornings, let me know.
Drop a comment if you'd be up to join or have venue suggestions—if we get enough interest, we can figure out a location for the first session!