What we’re about
Welcome to Seattle's original Silent Book Club!
Join us for an hour of reading with fellow book lovers a few times every month. There's no assigned reading--just bring whatever you're already reading (or whatever's at the top of your TBR!). All genres and reading formats (print, audiobooks, and e-readers) are welcome. There's lots of time after the reading hour to chat with fellow readers, swap book recommendations, and get inspired to read something new. Or, if you prefer to skip the chitchat, you can always "read and leave."
We start each meetup with quick intros: your name & pronouns, where in Seattle/area you're from, and what you're reading. These always spark post-reading-hour conversations and we love to see it! After reading, we almost always go for dinner or drinks nearby, and everyone is welcome to join!
Silent Book Club® is a global community of readers, with more than 1000 chapters in 50 countries around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather in public at bars, cafes, bookstores, libraries, and online to read together in quiet camaraderie. Learn more here.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Silent Book Club @ Ada's Technical Books and CafeAda's Technical Books and Cafe, Seattle, WA
Join us on 4th Mondays at Ada’s Technical Books & Cafe on Capitol Hill!
Beer, wine, batch brew coffee, tea, kombucha and other cold beverages, as well as vegan and gluten-free hot case pastry items are available for purchase - please support our venue host!
Also, stick around afterwards for dinner at Harry’s Bar/Olympia Pizza (just down the street — we’ll walk over together after book club!)
Please note there is seating for approximately 70 attendees, not counting the patio - if you show up more than ten minutes late to this event, you might want to consider bringing a portable chair. Of course, sitting on the floor is always an option.
Approximate schedule as follows:
6:00 pm - 6:15 pm - find a seat, order a drink, get right to reading or chat with your neighbors
6:15 - 6:30 - a host will lead intros: your name and pronouns (if you want to share your pronouns), where you’re coming from tonight, and what you’re reading
6:30 - 7:30 - actual, for real reading time
7:30 - 8:00 - social time! Chitchat with fellow readers, or just keep reading!
8:00 - ??? - dinner at Harry’s Bar/Olympia Pizza
If you're feeling a little under the weather, please wear a mask and choose a singular seat. Better yet, catch us at the next meetup!
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