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What we're reading at SBC Sorong, Indonesia

What we're reading at SBC Sorong, Indonesia

This guest post was written by Dayu Rifanto, organizer of SBC Sorong in West Papua, Indonesia.

The most captivating wreck is not found in the ocean's depths but at the library. Buried amidst piles of literature, one can explore the forest of characters, scavenge the crumbs of history, and study relentlessly, even longer than the sun itself. Its traces will not be destroyed by a thousand autumns.


Reading is an essential aspect of life. Through reading, we gain knowledge and insights that shape our perspectives. Book clubs are crucial; they allow readers to meet, share experiences, and broaden their horizons. Furthermore, book clubs encourage the habit of reading and promote it to others.

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My fall plans...

My fall plans...

Fall is the best season for books, with all the major publishers saving their blockbusters for the holidays. And this year has a doozy of a line-up from some of Silent Book Club readers' most well-loved authors.

Here are just 5 of our most-anticipated books to read this fall.

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Decolonizing Our Bookshelves

Decolonizing Our Bookshelves
As we learned last year, Black voices have dismal representation in literature, and the numbers haven't changed in the past four years. As readers, we can do our part to support Black writers by doing what we already do so well: reading, rating, and sharing the books we love far and wide. To help you discover new authors and books to explore, we've created a Black Voices book shelf on the Silent Book Club Bookshop.  Continue reading

Your voice, your vote

Your voice, your vote
Your voice is your vote, and on November 3, 2020, we will not be silent. We're doing our part to make sure all Americans exercise their constitutional right to vote in the general election. Even if you think you are registered, it's critical that you triple check your voter registration in your state right now. Many states close voter registration 30 days before the election. That's coming up fast. Continue reading

Tiny Imperfections Author Chat

Tiny Imperfections Author Chat
Alli and Asha joined Silent Book Club for a virtual author chat to discuss their collaboration on Tiny Imperfections and the challenges of publishing during a pandemic. The debut authors shared their experience co-writing a book for the first time, the inspiration for the story, and how tough conversations about race were part of the process.  Continue reading
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