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Take our first-ever SBC Reader Survey!

Take our first-ever SBC Reader Survey!

Do you love to read? Have you attended a Silent Book Club meetup or are you thinking of joining one? We'd love to hear from you!

We're launching our first-ever survey to help us better understand your thoughts on books, reading, and Silent Book Club. After the survey ends, we'll be sharing a report of the Top Books Recommended by SBC Readers. We can't wait!

Added perk, when you complete the 5-minute survey, we'll send you a discount code to receive 20% off your next order at the Silent Book Shop.

Questions are optional and your data will not be shared with third parties. You can read our privacy policy for more details.


 

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SBC featured on Nerdette (swoon!)

SBC featured on Nerdette (swoon!)

Earlier this month, the host of NPR's Nerdette podcast, Greta Johnsen, dropped in on Silent Book Club at Dorothy, a lesbian bar in Chicago (previously featured in this great article). She and her producer interviewed SBC organizer Charlie Schumann and bar owner Whitney LaMora, and chatted with attendees and bartenders to hear what people thought of Silent Book Club.

It's a fantastic listen, highly recommend. The story aired on WBEZ Chicago and you can find the recording online (the SBC feature starts at 15:15), but we've transcribed it here if you don't have a podcast player handy. 

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SBC Playlist: The Write Stuff

SBC Playlist: The Write Stuff

Many of the times that musicians step into the literary world, they are mining their memories on the road, through a tumultuous time or legendary part of their careers. There are a handful who release poetry, novels or advice on creativity and art, some as award-winning in their writing as in their music. 

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Celebrating 500 Chapters!

Celebrating 500 Chapters!
In 2012, we had no idea that this lark of an idea would spark a global movement. The concept was simple: gather with fellow book lovers, enjoy the company of others without the pressure of conversation, and lose yourself in the pages of a good book. Today Silent Book Club has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, with more than 500 chapters in 50 countries across 6 continents. Continue reading

Spotlight: Virtual SBC

Spotlight: Virtual SBC
We like to think of Divya Mirchandani as one of our "OG" SBC organizers. She's been with Silent Book Club since 2016, originally launching a chapter in Orange County, California. When the pandemic hit, the group shifted to online meetings (the LA Times even reported about it!). As the pandemic wore on, many of the original group members moved to different states. To keep the group intact, they decided to go permanently virtual. Continue reading
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