we invite you to join the april edition of the thursday book club to celebrate the one-year anniversary of our letter-writing event, inspired by the ever-popular bistro de lettres in paris.
in collaboration with today fit, we will be doing a reading of some iconic and noteworthy letters, before each settling down to write a letter to our future self, accompanied by a wine, cocktail or tea. after the writing session, we’ll segue into light (optional) discussion and drinks. we'll have paper, pens, and a wax-stamp station onsite for the letter-writing session. you're also welcome to bring a book and enjoy some quiet reading time during the evening as well!
the first half of this event will involve quiet time, allowing writers and readers to settle down with a wine, cocktail or tea. after this quiet period, we'll segue into light (optional) discussion and drinks.
date: 30 april
time: 7 - 9 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
venue: Venner, 161 Hollywood Road
*each ticket includes 1 drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), and postage for your letter, to be sent to you on 30th april 2027. additional food and beverage will be available for purchase.
schedule
- 6:30 pm: doors open
- 7:00 - 7:15 pm: introductions
- 7:15- 8:15 pm: quiet time for letter-writing and reading
- 8:15 - 9:00 pm: open social and mingling
The thursday book club by gentle books is an event series spotlighting reading communities across Hong Kong, celebrating a range of genres, conversations, and books. every edition of the book club is unique — this evolving format invites guest hosts to innovate new formats and activate literature.
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About Today Fit
Today Fit is a wellness app for meeting and connecting with like minded people in real life. They hold in-person events and workouts, for body and mind, every day in Hong Kong, from Meditation to Muai Thai.
About Venner
Venner is a Nordic-inspired cafe and wine bar in Hong Kong founded by Nelson Htoo and Elin Fu. Designed as a modern neighbourhood hangout, Venner offers small-batch pastries, specialty coffee, comforting plates, and a curated selection of natural wines. Rooted in the values of authenticity, community, and connection, Venner brings a fresh take on café culture to Hong Kong where friends and strangers alike can gather, slow down, and experience thoughtful food and drink in a relaxed, welcoming space.
https://www.instagram.com/vennerhk/
About gentle books
gentle books is a secondhand bookshop with a vision to build a circular book economy, nurture a community of readers in Hong Kong, and keep books out of landfill. A women-led social enterprise founded by book-lovers, gentle books accepts English-language book donations with the aim of rehoming them via reselling or distribution to other secondhand bookshops, charity organisations, recycling and upcycling. gentle books commits 20% of its profits to literacy and education-based NGOs.
To learn more, visit gentle books online (gentlebooks.co) or follow on Instagram @gentlebooksco.
