sip & read book club - sep 2026

We hope everyone has had a fantastic summer. We're excited to bring back our sip and read silent book club format. We'll start with a quiet reading session, where you’re invited to join us and read individually at your leisure with a wine, cocktail or tea. After the reading session, we’ll segue into an optional group discussion where we can each share a little bit about the book we’re currently reading. All genres of books are welcome for discussion!

Date: 17 September 2026

Time: 7 - 9 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)

Venue: Venner, 161 Hollywood Road

Each ticket includes 1 drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic), and some light nibbles for sharing from Venner! Don't forget to explore Venner's natural wine menu and daily house pours. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Schedule

• 6:30 pm: doors open
• 7:00 - 7:45 pm: quiet reading time
• 7:45- 8:30 pm: group sharing and discussion
• 8:30 - 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. Our ever-popular sip & read evenings are a recurring favourite. 

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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 book sales to literacy and education-based NGOs.

To learn more, visit gentle books online (gentlebooks.co) or follow on Instagram @gentlebooksco.