For people who’d rather be reading
Different books.
Same table.
The bring-your-own-book night kit
Your friends. Whatever you’re reading. One lovely hour together, with none of the book-club homework.
Get the free kitFour printable pages. No email needed.
Take a look inside
For the friend who organises things. The bookshop with a spare table. The library bringing readers together.
A small kit. A whole evening.
Less planning.
More pages.
Print a few sheets, put the kettle on, and let everyone bring their own story. Here’s exactly what you’ll get.
Your hour, sorted.
A simple running order, from the first hello to the last page.
Make it a date.
An invitation to personalise and a welcome sign for your table.
A little keepsake.
Three bookmarks to cut out, keep, or pass to another reader.
Skip the small talk.
Four gentle prompts. Different books welcome. Passing, too.
The actual pages, pictured above. Tap any preview to open the PDF.
No assigned book. No catching up.
Just one good hour.
Host it around your kitchen table or in a space you’ve arranged. Everyone reads what they like. Talking is optional.
- 00—10
Settle in.
Find a chair. Pour something warm. Say hello if you feel like it.
- 10—40
Read together.
Books, e-readers, or audiobooks with headphones. Breaks welcome.
- 40—55
Or talk a little.
Try a conversation card, listen, or keep reading. Keep it spoiler-free.
- 55—60
Leave a page turned.
Thank everyone. Share the next date if you’ve decided on one.
The hardest part? Sending the text.
“Come over.
Bring your book.”
Start with this invitation. Add the details, send it to your people, and make an evening of it.
You’re invited
Bring a book you want to read. We’ll read quietly for half an hour, then chat if we feel like it. No assigned book. No spoilers. Listening, passing and continuing to read are all welcome.
Date & time: [add details]
Place / meeting link: [add details]
Booking / capacity: [add details]
Access & seating: [add details]
Venue cost / refreshments: [add details]
Host contact: [add details]
An evening worth putting in the diary
Your next chapter,
in good company.
Take the free reading-night kit. Invite a few people.
See where the evening goes.
4 pages · Free to print & share · No signup or purchase
Print at actual size. Add your event details by hand or in your own editor; the PDFs are not interactive forms.
A few notes for hosts
Before inviting guests, confirm the space, permission to use it, capacity, seating, lighting, access and any charges. Add all confirmed details to your invitation. This kit is a reusable plan, not a scheduled event or a venue booking.
Can I use this at my bookshop or library?
Yes. You may print, share and adapt these original pages for reading gatherings. Keep the source credit when redistributing them, and don’t sell the unmodified kit as a standalone download. Using it does not imply a partnership or endorsement. Solenne is not affiliated with another reading-club network.
Know someone who should host?
Send them sleepsolenne.com/booknight. The kit is free for them, too. For a comfortable corner, try our five-check reading-nook guide.
A small invitation to slow down, from Solenne.