This heartwarming story was shared by Maria Shevlin, the organizer of SBC Sicklerville. Her chapter of avid readers and community supporters recently held their largest meetup yet, with 23 members gathering at The Brewed Awakening Cafe in Pitman, NJ, to read together.

But their impact extended far beyond the walls of the cafe. Inspired by a sock donation drive organized by the Gloucester Township Police Department for a local homeless outreach program, the Sicklerville chapter members donated more than 100 pairs of socks! This incredible act of generosity demonstrates the power of community and Silent Book Club's commitment to making a difference.

We're grateful to the Sicklerville chapter for their kindness and their dedication to both reading and giving back. They truly embody the spirit of Silent Book Club!

Inspired to make a positive difference in your local community? Find an SBC chapter near you or start your own!

15 writers of dark fantasy who should have been celebrated for their work more than he who wrote the absolutely mediocre American Gods.

We’ve compiled a list of resources to support those impacted: nonprofits, mutual aid, local organizations helping families, businesses, animals, and the region. We'll continue to gather resources and links from our community and will update this page as new information comes through. 

The results of our year-end survey are in, and Silent Book Club readers picked their favorite reads of 2024 (not necessarily published in 2024). Did yours make the list?

If you're a US-based reader who is 65+, you could receive $50 a year, plus $20 every 3 months for attending in-person Silent Book Club meetups. That's an annual book budget of 4 hardcovers or 10 paperbacks!  

Silent Book Club has teamed up with Grouper to support our members like never before! This collaboration is designed to help eligible readers connect, stay active, and enjoy the support of in-person group activities covered by their health plans.

Grouper is leading a movement that encourages healthy living through meaningful social connections and shared experiences. Grouper helps you access benefits to cover the group activities that provide social connection and keep you healthy. Eligible participants age 65+ with a participating Medicare Advantage or Supplement plan, can now receive payments to support their group activities.

Here’s how it works: Sign up and provide your basic contact information so Grouper can check your eligibility. Once your eligibility is confirmed, Grouper will send you an annual payment of $50. Also, for every three months of activity after that, Grouper will send $20, if you keep them updated on your in-person group activity!

Get ready to enjoy more reading, more friends, and more connection!

Check your eligibility & join now: GrouperGroups.com/SilentBookClub 

Our oracle (AKA Ronan, Silent Book Club Seattle's Assistant Social Media Guy™️) will give you a personalized queer book rec based on the vibe of your favorite Thanksgiving snack.

Join us in person and online to unite against book bans and show the world that the freedom to read is an American value that must be protected.

We have gathered resources to support the people impacted by the storm, and encourage any who can give to donate where we've been told is most helpful from locals.