The Silent Book Club Potchefstroom is back, and this time it’s swapping out the usual hustle and bustle for the warm, coffee-scented calm of Blank Canvas Café. On Saturday, 26 April 2025, book lovers will gather for a low-key hour of page-turning peace at their new venue on 72 Thabo Mbeki Way — right inside the NWU campus at Gate 6, in the same building as Biokinetics.
No assigned reading. No awkward icebreakers. No pressure. Just you, your book, a cuppa, and the comforting silence of people doing the same.
Here’s the Plot
The idea is simple: arrive at 1PM, bring whatever you’re currently reading (yes, even that half-finished novel from December), and enjoy an hour of collective quiet. It’s a chance to be social without the small talk — think of it as introvert-friendly community-building.
Everyone’s welcome, whether you're a student dodging assignments or a local looking for a peaceful start to the weekend.
Muffin to Say?
In true book club fashion, there’s a snack deal too — because let’s be honest, reading hits different with something sweet. The “Once Upon a Muffin” special gets you a muffin and a coffee or tea for just R50. Options include:
Muffins:
Lemon Poppy
Chocolate
Cappuccino
Drinks:
Cappuccino
Latte
Americano
To avoid muffin-related heartbreak, you can pre-order your treat by sending a WhatsApp to Blank Canvas Café at 072 021 3364.
And yes — tipping your waiter is still very much part of the plot twist. Be generous, be kind.
Quick Recap
What: Silent Book Club Potchefstroom
When: 26 April 2025, 13:00
Where: Blank Canvas Café, NWU Campus (Gate 6), Potchefstroom
Cost: Free entry
Treat Special: R50 for muffin + coffee/tea (pre-order via WhatsApp: 072 021 3364)
Whether you’re a die-hard reader or just need an excuse to escape the noise, the Silent Book Club at Blank Canvas Café offers exactly what it says on the tin: a silent hour, good books, better coffee, and no judgment if you only make it through two pages.
See you (silently) there.
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