A monthly gathering for people who love to read, and want to make more time for it. Each month, we’ll take over a beautiful, cozy, or unexpected local space: a wine bar, coffee shop, bookstore, flower farm, garden, or other interesting Portland-area destination. For a few hours, settle into a comfortable chair or couch, order a drink, grab a snack, and simply read alongside other people who love books. There’s no assigned book, no required discussion, and no pressure to socialize — you can come alone, bring a friend, or meet someone new.

The setting is part of the experience. A winter evening might mean reading by a fireplace with a glass of wine; a summer gathering could be in a garden, on a patio, or surrounded by flowers. Each month offers a new place to discover, a few uninterrupted hours to read, and the simple pleasure of being in good company while doing something you love.

December Venue: Cookshop

Imagine a cozy evening surrounded by fellow book lovers, a favorite book in hand, something delicious to sip and snack on, and the simple pleasure of spending time reading together. Cookshop’s lounge will be outfitted with comfy seating, and we’ll have extra chairs out too.

Come as you are, bring whatever you're reading, and settle in for an evening of good books, good company, and the kind of unhurried moments we could all use a little more of. No assigned reading, no book club discussion - just a chance to connect with a community of readers and enjoy the simple pleasure of getting lost in a good book.

Ticket includes:

• Snacks and desserts on a “cozy” theme

• Beverages, including wine + a hot toddy bar (N/A options too!)

• A phone check-in station for those that want to avoid distractions

• Book lights available for check out