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

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Got a hobby or special interest? Macrame? Scrimshaw? Deep sea diving? Interested in combining that interest with a Silent Book Club? As the first topical Silent Book Club, we wanted to share some tips on how to combine your desire to gather a community, with a desire for introversion and companionable silence. Continue reading

My Silent Book Club, here in Rockville, Maryland, has become a tight-knit community of book lovers who are, well, not necessarily from Rockville, Maryland.  Continue reading

Libraries around the world are having to decide how to operate (or not) during a pandemic. Here’s what has been happening at my library in Rockville, Maryland. Continue reading

In this roundup, we're looking at books that explore how people cope, and have coped, with disease and quarantine.  Continue reading

Many thanks to Adam Vorobok, public librarian and co-host of SBC Cincinnati, for this post! 

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SBC host Liza Achilles shares her tips for hosting a successful book club. Continue reading

Starting a Silent Book Club was one of the best decisions Liza Achilles made in her life. Here's why. Continue reading

In this latest installment of Read the World, we set our sights on great works of literature from Asia and the Middle East.  Continue reading

Embark on a journey around the globe without ever leaving home. In this series, we share books from every continent, beginning with Africa. Continue reading