The Manchester, NH chapter of the Silent Book Club used to meet in person, twice a month, at a local bookstore/cafe. Since the coronavirus pandemic began, our members have continued to gather via Zoom. Just like before, we chat about books and then read in silence for a whole hour. There are no assigned titles — we read what we want — and recommendations are freely shared.
It is, quite simply, the perfect club for bibliophiles, introverts and people who just want to meet with others without having the pressure of required reading.
Here is our chapter’s favorite books of the year:
There’s probably a local chapter of the Silent Book Club near you. If you’re interested in joining, click here.
3 Comments
Courtney Mroch
This is WONDERFUL, Jade! What I loved best was, as I read how you explained your book club meets, I already knew my comment was going to be, “How do I find something like that?” And then BAM! You had it covered. Thanks! Investigating it after I post this comment.
Also, you holiday letter was BRILLIANT!! OMG Wayne and I BOTH loved it! He said, “What fascinating people. I’d love to hang out with them.”
I said, “Me too.”
It’s on my Dreamlist of things I’d love to do someday. Actually speak with you IRL. Preferably in person but even Zoom would rock. If you’d ever be interested in a chat, shout!!!!
Jade Walker
Thanks, Court. Glad you liked the post and the holiday letter. Let me know if you end up joining a Silent Book Club chapter! Or, if you want, sit in on one of mine and check it out.
Steven
What a neat idea! I’ve always thought it should be more socially acceptable to sit with someone and read in silence.
Also, I think that I need to read “The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches” based entirely on the lovely whimsical title.