Reading books in silence — Make New Friends in Lisbon

A continuation of long-awaited Realy Make Friends MeetUps →︎ now in Lisbon 🎉

This one's simple. Bring a book. Find us in the park. Read in silence with a small group of humans who love to read, but either don't have the time for it, or would love company. Then, if you feel like it, stick around for a connection cards game and meet the people you've been reading next to.

🗓️ When: JULY 12th at 11.00
📍 Where: Jardim Botânico de Lisboa. Meetingpoint near the big fallen tree.
🎟️ Event fee: FREE
🎟️ Entry to the park is free until 12.30 — when you arrive at the gate, just say you'd like a free ticket to enter the park.
🌿 Seating: grass — take something to sit on. Keep in mind that grass can still be a bit wet after night.

❗️ All the details and chat of the gathering are here — https://realy.io/tribes/invitations?id=zgsWde0t*

And of course, we have something special to help you break the ice after the reading session :
✨ A unique connection card perk that will get you talking, laughing, and connecting.

How it works
When you arrive, find the organizer, say a quick hi to the group, settle in, and open your book. We read together in silence for at least 1 hour — no phones, no small talk, just you and the page.

After about 1-1.5 hours of reading, we'll bring out our connection cards for anyone who wants to stay. Meaningful, playful, surprising questions designed to take you past "so, what do you do?" — for another hour or so.

If you just came to read, that's perfect. You can leave after the silent part and no one will think twice. If you came to read and meet people, even better — stay for the cards.

FAQ
– What kind of book should I bring?
Whatever you're actually reading. Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, a re-read of something you love. No judgment, no required reading list. WE DO NOT PROVIDE BOOKS.
– Can I bring a friend?
Yes, but you don't need to. Solo readers are the heart of this.
– What if I don't want to do the cards part?
Totally f