{"product_id":"sip-read-book-club-sep-2026","title":"sip \u0026 read book club - sep 2026","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe 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!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: 17 September 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTime: 7 - 9 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVenue: Venner, 161 Hollywood Road\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6:30 pm: doors open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7:00 - 7:45 pm: quiet reading time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7:45- 8:30 pm: group sharing and discussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8:30 - 9:00 pm: open social and mingling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehe thursday book club by gentle books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an event series spotlighting reading communities across Hong Kong, celebrating a range of genres, conversations, and books. Our ever-popular sip \u0026amp; read evenings are a recurring favourite. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e--\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Venner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVenner\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vennerhk\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vennerhk\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vennerhk\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout gentle books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egentle books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo learn more, visit gentle books online (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/thisisgentle.com\/collections\/gentle-books\" rel=\"nofollow   ugc noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/thisisgentle.com\/collections\/gentle-books\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003egentlebooks.co\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) or follow on Instagram \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gentlebooksco\/\" rel=\"nofollow   ugc noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/gentlebooksco\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@gentlebooksco\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"admission + 1 drink","offer_id":48015330672777,"sku":null,"price":168.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/9289\/1785\/files\/Sep_Sip_Read.png?v=1788358840","url":"https:\/\/thisisgentle.com\/products\/sip-read-book-club-sep-2026","provider":"gentle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}