Silent book club started in 2012 with a couple of friends reading in companionable silence. Sbc is a chance for teens to relax for an hour, read whatever they want, and enjoy a few snacks with miss christina. Think of it as introverted happy hour, or a book club without homework for those of us who love to read but hate the idea of a regimented book club. Silent book clubs are a way to read books of your choosing in public in companionable silence. We will include a time to mingle with each other and a silent period of time to read whatever book you want the beauty is we dont have to all read the same book at the same time, but after our reading time, there will. Second tuesdays at bull city ciderworks, mingle from 6. At the beginning of each meeting, there will be a 30 minute period to order fooddrinks and mingle, followed by an hour of silent reading, and concluding with a. The goal of silent book club has always been to build a community of readers online and off.
There wont be assigned reading or discussion guidesthats the silent part of our book clubbut we do like to share book recommendations and meet likeminded readers. Every month, the second tuesdays at bull city ciderworks. Silent book club is a group of book lovers who enjoy reading quietly together in public. Read books with friends in more than 100 cities around the world, or start a meetup of your own. Sbc is a chance for teens to relax for an hour, read whatever they want, and enjoy a few snacks with miss christina and miss becky. Jun 26, 2019 what happens when you remove the awful parts about book clubs mandatory readings, mandatory discussions, mandatory mandatories but keep all of the good things food, books, people. While some silent reading parties have a strict no. Its a great way to practice selfcare during the week, meet new people, and find great book recommendations. Attendees can bring their own books or borrow one of the librarys books. Silent book club started in 2012 with a couple of friends reading in companionable silence at a neighborhood bar. Join the new silent book club every tuesday during the fall semester. How two women quietly reading books in an sf bar started an. Silent book club tiverton public library 4016256796. Join us at the next gathering of silent book club vegas we like reading but sometimes feel that we.
Silent book club offers the timestarved and techobsessed permission to unplug and relax among readers in their community. Silent book club was created with the idea that reading with friends is a. I d also be interested in hosting silent book club events if anyone is interested. Sign up for a free membership to receive book recommendations, event invitations.
Silent book clubs global community is about treating yourself to some time devoted to reading in companionable silence and trading book recommendations. Bring a book of your choice and settle in for an hour of quiet reading with fellow book lovers. Apr 10, 2020 a book club for people who dont like book clubs, founded in 2012 in san francisco and now boasting six chapters in l. Theres no assigned reading, just bring a book and read with.
Meetings conclude with a brief discussion of area bookrelated events and other topics. Silent book club is all of the book club with none of the meeting. This club will be meeting monthly, so if you cant make it this time, come next time. Grapevine hsr site no 1216, ground floor, 14th main, hsr layout 3rd sector bangalore india 560102. Silent book club may 16, 2020 gresham area chamber of. We will include a time to mingle with each other and a silent period of time to read whatever book you want. Participants can enjoy 12 off any drink on our menu. Apr 12, 2020 we partner with silent book club every month to bring you an hour of silent reading. The dimennanyselius library is pleased to announce that the downtown fairfield university bookstore will host four silent book club events starting tonight.
Jan 29, 2020 join us for an hour of reading in the teen commons. Whether you are an author on book tour or the curator of a reading series, the literary events calendar can help you find your audience. Join us for an hour of reading in the teen commons. Join the most casual book club in town theres no required reading. Sbc can happen over coffee, over lunch, once a month or so, with a group of friends or strangers. We meet once a month, usually on sunday afternoons. Mar 10, 2020 were holding silent book clubs to help adults with your elect to connect 2020 digital detox. The camas public library offers a silent book club for adults, where they can read freely and mingle with new bookish friends. Rules for silent book club aka introverts book club. Check out silent book club sfs events, learn more, or contact this organizer. Teen silent book club upcoming events and room booking. Jul 15, 2019 the dc area offers several silent book club chapters. The silent book club for introverts retools after coronavirus. Bring any book you are currently reading and join us at savoy for our first ever silent book club.
Silent book club club the rules of silent book club are simple. You just might be inspired to tell all your friends. Oct 22, 2019 we have extended silent book club through the fall semester. A book club for people who dont like book clubs, founded in 2012 in san francisco and now boasting six chapters in l. Just bring what you are reading and enjoy the company of other. Oct 08, 2019 come meet people and then ignore them. We start with a round of introduction and a short discussion on the books we are reading.
Chapter information for silent book club meetups and events all over the world. For now we are meeting online, so join from anywhere. All the benefits of book club with zero guilt and pressure. Seattle silent book club at graduate hotel in seattle, wa. Bring your own book to the cafe, and start reading with other likeminded people, quietly. Well kick off introvert happy hour at 7pm with some light chatter and informal book recommendations before settling in to read quietly, but if youd rather just pull up a chair and read, by all means do so. Mar 05, 2020 bring any book you are currently reading and join us at savoy for our first ever silent book club. Eventbrite patrick presents silent book club oakland tuesday, february 4, 2020 tuesday, july 7, 2020 at 1 broadway, oakland, ca.
The dc area offers several silent book club chapters. Theres no assigned reading or discussion guidesthats the silent part of our book clubbut we do like to share book recommendations and meet likeminded readers. If youre feeling social, as in social media social, join the jpl silent book club facebook group and chat with fellow readers about characters, plot, how that one character. A happy place for bibliophiles to come together and read as a group.
At silent book club, no one will be shushed or shamed. Silent book club sf is using eventbrite to organize 3 upcoming events. Enjoy the company of other readers, indulge in a tasty beverage or snack, and leave with recommendations. Learn more and find your local chapter on our website. Based on silent book clubs as reported by npr, participants come with a book or magazine, a bell will ring at the beginning of the hour and reading commences. Welcome to the laramie silent book club, hosted by the wyoming institute for humanities research. Welcome to the sunshine coast chapter of silent book club. The thursday night book club meets at the library the second thursday of each month, 6. We meet once a month, usually on sunday afternoons, at the bindery on haight street. Print copies of the silent book club book of the month will be available at jpl while supplies last. Why a silent book club might save your life read it forward.
Silent book club the rules of silent book club are simple. Just bring a book or ebook and spend a little time reading with us. Grab your book and join fellow reading enthusiasts for any of four silent book club events at the downtown bookstore on february 28, march 27, april 24, and may 22. I have a wicked bookbuying habit, so each month before silent book club, ill post a list of books i want to read to see if anyone has a copy i can borrow. We then wrap up with another 15 minutes of discussion or continued silent reading. Silent book clubs offer introverts a space to socialize. Silent book club libcal newport public library newport. This group meets on the same day every other monday from 5pm7pm now. Bring your own book to read in the company of other bibliophiles. A silent book club event held on zoom in turin, italy. Just bring what you are reading and enjoy the company of other readers. Just bring a book or e book and spend a little time reading with us. Silent book club, a network of active silent reading organizations to which these libraries belong, offers online resources for anyone looking to start a chapter. So, the next time youre looking for an engaging social event, grab whatever youre reading and pop into a meeting.
Silent book club meets monthly in kanawha city daily mail. Then settle in for an hour or two of quiet reading with fellow book lovers. Silent book club started in 2012 with a couple of friends reading in companionable silence at our neighborhood bar. Silent book club clubthe rules of silent book club are simple. Check out the silent book club at the downtown fairfield. The first rule of silent book club is we dont talk at silent book club well, we do, just a little. Id also be interested in hosting silent book club events if anyone is interested. To learn more about the book club thats sweeping the nation visit s. A new chapter of this international concept is launching on first wednesdays at neighborhood anchor red emmas. What happens when you remove the awful parts about book clubs mandatory readings, mandatory discussions, mandatory mandatories but keep all of the good things food, books, people. Liza achilles is a writer and silent book club organizer in rockville, maryland.
We have extended silent book club through the fall semester. We begin and end each meeting with the ringing of a tibetan singing bowl. Every month, the second tuesdays at bull city ciderworks 6. Seattle silent book club at graduate hotel in seattle, wa on. Grab a drink andor snacks if you want to and settle in with your book and a bunch of fellow.
Were holding silent book clubs to help adults with your elect to connect 2020 digital detox. At over 70 chapters around the world, people gather at silent book clubs to read whatever they like. Check out the silent book club at the downtown fairfield university bookstore. We partner with silent book club every month to bring you an hour of silent reading. Get a beverage and tackle some books on your to be read pile. Mention youre a member of silent book club while shopping at letters bookshop in durham find out more.
Bring a book of your choice and settle in for an hour of. Silent book club pelham in pelham, al jan 9, 2020 5. Treat yourself once a month to a night of reading and friendship. Its a place for book lovers to unite, read and talk about what theyre currently reading. Then put your phones down, read and then share your reading preferences and socialize. Dec 17, 2018 today, silent book club has more than 50 chapters all over the world.
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