About us
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
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Silent Book Club Summer Solstice Book Swap
Graduate Seattle, 4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA, USHappy Summer Solstice, Silent Book Club! 🌻
Every June, in celebration of the solstice, we host a book swap as an add-on activity to our regular silent reading party!
Bring not only a book to read as usual, but also any books to donate — new, used, and well-loved books are welcome! We'll describe the mechanics of the book swap at the event, but essentially we make it a game following two major principles: 🎲 ♦️
- Choice: You get to pick which book(s) you want to swap your donation(s) with.
- Advantage: The more books you bring to donate, the earlier you'll get to choose which books YOU take home from the shared collection.
While donated books are being organized, settle into a peaceful and cozy space to read with fellow book lovers.
About the Silent Book Club:
The Silent Book Club hosts monthly meetings at different venues around Seattle. For this series of events, we meet at the charming Graduate Hotel in Seattle’s U District!
Whether you’re diving into a gripping novel, finishing your latest nonfiction pick, or simply savoring a few quiet moments with a book, this welcoming gathering is the perfect way to enjoy reading in good company. Bring your favorite read, a friend, or just yourself. All book genres, reading mediums, and readers are welcome!
📅 Event Schedule
⏳ 6:00 - 6:15 PM → Arrive, settle in, and place orders.
📖 6:15 - 6:30 PM → Brief intros (name, what you’re reading)
🤫 6:30 - 7:30 PM → Silent reading time
🤔 7:30 - 8:00 PM → Book swap!
☕ 8:00 PM - ??? → Optional social time & possible post-event activities.- 🔹 RSVP & Event Guidelines
✔ No assigned reading – Bring any book you’re currently enjoying (physical, e-reader, or audiobook with headphones).
✔ RSVP REQUIRED – To help us coordinate space and seating, please RSVP
✔ Feeling unwell? If you’re under the weather, wear a mask or better yet, catch us next time!*📱 Stay Connected!
- 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @silentbookclubseattle
💬 Join our Discord
*📖☕ Whether you’re here to read in solitude or connect with fellow book lovers, we can’t wait to see you at Silent Book Club Seattle!
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