Melbourne is set to host a unique event called Book Doof on Sunday, September 13, from 10 am to 2 pm in the Atrium of Fed Square. This "daytime rave for readers" invites participants to bring their books, sit on poufs or at tables, and enjoy a carefully selected ambient playlist while sipping tea or coffee. Unlike traditional raves, Book Doof does not require participants to engage in conversation or stay for the entire duration. Access is free but requires registration. The concept was created by Grant Krupp, who launched the first Book Doof in Melbourne in October 2025 after discovering similar reading parties in New York bars. Since then, the event has grown in popularity, with recent meetings welcoming up to 500 attendees. According to ABC News, the idea has expanded to Perth and has included events in bars, libraries, and night venues. One such event at Revolver Upstairs in Prahran sold out, according to ticketing site Moshtix. Book Doof is part of RESET, a free festival in Fed Square dedicated to slowing down and sustainable living. The event is described as "the first rave for readers in the world," combining the elements of a traditional rave—names, DJs, places, and community—with the activity of reading. While silent book clubs and reading parties have existed for years, Book Doof pushes the concept further by incorporating the codes of nightlife into a reading experience. The event reflects a growing trend of merging social and cultural activities with leisure and relaxation. By bringing together the quiet focus of reading with the communal and sensory aspects of a rave, Book Doof offers a new way to engage with literature in a public, shared space. It is part of a broader movement that seeks to create inclusive and accessible environments for people to connect over shared interests.