PAUSIFY.

CO-READING SPACES

TAKE A PAUSE TO READ. TO CREATE. TO CONNECT.

About

At Pausify, we provide a unique space for people to come together, read & focus in a quiet, shared setting and engage in meaningful, thought-provoking conversations.

Whether you need a break from daily distractions, want to grow your social and professional network, or just appreciate a good book & insightful discussions — join us at Pausify. 

How It Works

Our locations open every weekend (Weeknights coming soon). Grab your current book / creative project & stop by – whenever you need a pause.

Say hi to your fellow readers & creators and join for a 60-min quiet focus session.
 

Skip the small talk & connect with others over coffee, sharing insights from your read or project. Join next week.

OUR JOURNEY

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NEW SPACES OPENING IN BERLIN THIS OCTOBER.

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Special Events

Alongside our weekly co-reading sessions, we have more on the shelf — check out our special events for added inspiration.

Workshops

Our locations open every weekend (weeknights coming soon). Grab your current book / creative project & stop by – whenever you need a pause.

Breakfast Buzz

The best ideas come over a meal – join us for delicious breakfast with insightful conversations

Retreats

Recharge & Reflect at our retreats. Dive into deep discussions and creative activities in inspiring locations

Panel Discussions

Engage with thought-provoking conversations featuring insights from authors & experts

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PS: Can't wait till October?

Check out our free complimentary summer events in Berlin

(Spaces are limited)

Huh? (FAQ)

Do I need to bring my own book?

Yes! The beauty of it is that there’s no assigned reading & you only get to read what genuinely interests you.
What we provide is a warm environment for you to focus, a community of like-minded people & fascinating discussions. 

Yes – if you’re in the midst of a writing project, a drawing, or any other creative task that requires deep focus, you’re welcome to join – just maybe no ukuleles? 😉
Not at all. A curious fact – while many of our members are avid readers, some find that Pausify is the only place they actually get to read.
We love coffee shops – but accommodating a whole reading crew can be tricky. Besides, even the friendliest baristas may raise an eyebrow when a group lingers.

At Pausify, there’s enough coffee & room for all – and no raised eyebrows. 

Money should not be a hurdle to joining Pausify. Please drop us a message and we’ll be happy to figure out an affordable plan together.

Yes, you can easily cancel it at any time & won’t be charged after that point.

If you look around, distractions & isolation have kind of become the norm. Social Media, News, Whatsapp pings & Online chats are constantly begging for our attention.

Quiet time for deep focus, creativity & meaningful in-person interactions? Much less so.

That’s why we felt we’d all benefit from a space where one can consistently find focus & appreciate real-life connections.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on how we can make the Pausify experience better! Whether you have ideas to share or wish to explore partnerships — please drop us a message.
 

Why Join

Offline beats online.

As much as we love technology with its cool video backgrounds and optional pants style for calls — nothing beats taking a refreshing break from screens & seeing familiar faces IRL.

Find your inspiration zone.

Books & creative pursuits challenge and inspire. They allow us to escape (ah, German winter) and time-travel. Reading & being creative is simply fun. Let’s do more of that.

Schedules gone wild? We got this.

We know you’ve got a thousand tabs open: on your browser & in your life. Our format enables consistency even for busy calenders: do your own thing, at your pace, skip if you must — we’ll be there, same time, every week.

All are invited to the party.

Unlike places that focus on a specific interest, we bring together a mix of people, letting you break out of your bubble. Classics, sci-fi, psychology, graphic novels, all with a sprinkle of creativity — you name it, we’ve got it covered.

Tickets

Guest Pass

€9.90

  • A Single Session Ticket
  •  Tea & Coffee: unlimited 

Community Pass

€19.90

  • Access to all Sunday sessions for a month

  •  Tea & Coffee: unlimited

  • Billed monthly

Resident Pass

€99.90

  •  Access to all Sunday sessions for 6 months

  • Tea & Coffee: unlimited

  • Billed semi-annually

Meet the Team

Ksenia

Ksenia’s journey spans the globe — from earning her Education degree in Russia to delving into American Civilization studies in the USA. Following her work in the education sector, she is now completing her Business Administration degree and helping to decode client likes & dislikes through Market Research at KPMG in Berlin.

Barbara

Barbara’s curiosity in human dynamics led her to 5 years of Sociology studies in Russia. Following years of experience in community work, she is now in the final stages of her Social Work degree in Berlin and continues perfecting her German working in youth welfare and interacting with the local authorities.

— How did you come up with the idea of Pausify?

Ksenia: We are two sisters who grew up in a big family of 7, and all of us share a love for reading. Our siblings now live all over the world — but when the Covid pandemic hit, we all flew back to our parents’ house in Siberia, Novosibirsk — and stayed together for a few months. With more time on our hands (and the occasional drop to -40°C outside!), we would often spend evenings in our living room, each of us reading their own book. This experience of simply sharing a space with people you love, reading and sharing thoughts afterwards — all while the world around slowed down — was as idyllic as it sounds.

Back in Berlin, we couldn’t shake off the idea of creating something similar here. A place where like-minded people come together to read or work on creative projects, taking a break from the rush of life. We started it as a hobby project, but the response was so immense that we couldn’t keep up with the demand. As a result, we decided to expand, making it accessible to more people.

Barbara: Having moved around extensively for studies and work — Russia, China, the USA, and now Germany — I’ve made a simple yet profound realisation. Things like decent infrastructure, education, medical coverage, and ‘whether there is a beach’ are all important considerations when moving places. But once you settle in, the real deal-breaker in how you’ll feel about the place is the kind of people you’ll surround yourself with.

Seeing how literally everything is shifting online these days — remote work, digital learning, streaming, shopping — it’s getting more and more challenging to find people that you can genuinely connect with. That’s why the idea of creating Pausify felt so natural and so timely for us.

— Any recent books or creative projects that caught your attention?

 

Ksenia: Lately, I’ve picked up drawing. No Picasso in the making, but it has altered the way I see everyday things. Now, when I chat with a friend, I sometimes can’t help but register the play of light and shadows on their face. I’ve also started to pick up angles & proportions of things around: buildings, cars, a trash can. It’s absolutely fascinating as it has a way of transforming even the most mundane things, like my everyday bike ride.

Barbara: One of my recent reads that I really enjoyed was “Crime” by Ferdinand von Schirach, a famous German defence lawyer-turned-author. The stories are based on his real cases and they explore the nuanced intersection between the current legal system and our moral beliefs. Some stories unfold in Berlin, the familiar streets I walk regularly, so it made them even more relatable.

— How do you imagine your project growing up?

 

Barbara: We see it evolving into much more than a physical location. Rather, it’s a response to a significant societal gap — the absence of what urban sociologists refer to as ‘third spaces.’ These are the places that are neither home nor work, but where people come together for social interaction, leisure, and community building. Historically, there were plenty of those — now, they’re scarce. Our goal is to create a dynamic social ecosystem that fills this gap and facilitates the kind of serendipitous encounters that lead to lasting connections — friendships, partnerships, etc.

Ksenia: We’ve all been there — planning for a wholesome, productive weekend only to end up in a Netflix binge or scrolling through social media for hours. Technology moves faster than we can purposefully respond to it. Our long-term vision for Pausify is to provide that deliberate choice to slow down, take control of our time, embrace constructive, meaningful activities and reflect on the developments around us. 

READ. CREATE. CONNECT.

Questions?

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