Silent Reading Group

Silent Reading Group with Publishing Scotland and UNESCO Edinburgh City of Literature

Last Monday of every month, 6.00pm – 8.00pm BST

Fruitmarket, Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DF

Booking is now open for 2026 Silent Reading Group event, taking place at the Fruitmarket on the last Monday of each month.

The Silent Reading Group events are hosted by Publishing Scotland, in association with UNESCO Edinburgh City of Literature.

Enjoy the time and space to read whatever you like in a convivial and welcoming atmosphere alongside other friendly bookworms.

Each month we have a guest author join us for a reading and book signing, and we'll let you know soon who will be joining us at our June event.

Event Schedule
6pm – 6.15pm: Welcome
6.15pm – 7.15pm: Introduction and Silent Reading
7.15pm – 7.30pm: Guest author talk / Reading
7.30pm – 8.00pm: Book Chat / Book Buying / Author Signing

Bring your own book, buy a book from the Fruitmarket bookshop, or take a book from the UNESCO Edinburgh City of Literature book box.

Ticket Price
£4 – to be redeemed at the Fruitmarket café on a drink of your choice.

Have questions about the event? Contact enquiries@publishingscotland.org