Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Pune Reads: A Silent Reading Community Thrives on Saturdays
Imagine a group of people getting together every Saturday morning to read in silence.
That's what Pune Reads is all about!
Inspired by a similar group in Bangalore, this community started in May 2023.
Anyone can join; just bring a mat and a book.
The goal is to help people make reading a habit and find a peaceful space to focus.
The community has become popular, especially among young adults, and they share updates on Instagram.
It offers a distraction-free environment, a welcome contrast to the many distractions available at home.
People can connect with others and share their love of reading.
Pune Reads is a silent reading community that meets on Saturdays in Pune.
The community was started in May 2023 by Aditi Chauhan, Sonal Dharmadhikari, and Aditi Kapadi.
It was inspired by the Cubbon Reads initiative in Bangalore.
The community encourages reading and provides a dedicated time and space for it.
The community has grown, with over 5,000 followers on Instagram.
- Who
- Pune residents of all ages, particularly those aged 19-30, interested in reading.
- What
- A silent reading community that meets weekly.
- When
- Every Saturday, starting May 2023.
- Where
- Kamala Nehru Park in Pune.
- Why
- To encourage reading and provide a dedicated time and space for it.
- Community Name
- Pune Reads
- Location
- Kamala Nehru Park, Pune
- Meeting Time
- Saturdays, 8 AM to 11 AM
- Started
- May 2023
- Initiators
- Aditi Chauhan, Sonal Dharmadhikari, Aditi Kapadi
- Inspired By
- Cubbon Reads (Bangalore)
- Instagram Followers
- Over 5,000