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Makhanda, South Africa | SBC Makhanda

Makhanda, South Africa | SBC Makhanda

Reading is a chance to explore the world. Now, The Silent Reading Club Makhanda offers readers a chance to enter the worlds in their books with the safe space of other readers. If one ever wanted to feel a slither of what bees feel like being part of a like minded hive, well, The Silent Reading Club Makhanda is where you can come taste the honey. Find our upcoming meetings and more information here.

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Midlands Meander, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa | SBC Midlands Meander

Midlands Meander, Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa | SBC Midlands Meander

Love books but hate the pressure of assigned reading? Looking for a peaceful escape to the countryside? Then this is for you!

At Silent Book Club – Midlands Meander, there’s no set book, no homework—just a cozy café, a great read, and like-minded book lovers. Plus, we’ll explore a different café in the Midlands Meander each time, discovering new hidden gems while making time for reading!

How It Works:
☕ Arrive & settle in – Order your favorite drink and chat (30 min)
📚 Silent reading time – Dive into your book (1 hour)
💬 Social time – Share bookish thoughts or just enjoy the vibe (30 min)

📍 Meetup Location: [Date, Time] at [Café Name, Location] can be found HERE!

Come solo or bring a friend—just don’t forget your book!

📩 DM to RSVP or comment on our Instagram if you're in!

Also, feel free to RSVP by emailing SilentBookClubMidlands@gmail.com.

#SilentBookClub #MidlandsMeander #ReadRelaxRepeat #BookLover #CountrysideEscape #CafeHopping

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Modderfontein, South Africa | SBC Modderfontein

Modderfontein, South Africa | SBC Modderfontein

Do you enjoy reading books and sharing reading space with other bookish sorts? If you enjoy peace and quiet and wide open space with a place to connect with like-minded people then the Silent Book Club Modderfontein Chapter is for you!

With our get togethers, you can read and share as many books you want and it's absolutely free! And, if you'd like, you can make new connections whilst discovering new places to see and fun things to do.

We'll meet at beautiful spaces with coffee shops and restaurants so you can order drinks and food whilst meeting and mingling.

Arrival is 30 minutes.
We read silently for one hour.
We meet, mingle, socilaise and share a meal (as you want) afterwards.

We leave with a wonderful feeling of being out and about, reading, having something to eat and drink whilst having set aside alone, quiet time to read our book(s).

Find our upcoming meetings and more information here.

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George, South Africa | SBC George

George, South Africa | SBC George

Welcome to SBC George!

Come ready to mingle and read with like-minded readers in a beautiful serene environment. 


The space is created for readers to enjoy doing what they love doing: read books! You may bring your own book (BYOB), a Kindle or a tablet to join in the fun. We spend one quiet hour bring engrossed in your favourite read.

The one-hour session caters for reading in addition to a mix and mingle afterward.

Hope to see you soon. 

Find more information and our upcoming meetings here

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Bloemfontein, South Africa

Bloemfontein, South Africa

The Bloemfontein Silent Book Club is the only club in the Free State in South Africa where 'socialising' means not having to say a single word. Bring a book, grab a seat, and let us collectively embrace the beauty of awkwardly ignoring each other. It's like a book club, but with less talking and more reading. Join us and experience the joy of quiet camaraderie—no book shaming, no spoilers, just you, your book, and a room full of people silently loving it!

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Johannesburg, South Africa | Jozi Silent Book Club

Johannesburg, South Africa | Jozi Silent Book Club

Escape the noise of the Golden City at Jozi Silent Book Club. We have no assigned readings and no deadlines, just bring your own reading material and enjoy an hour of uninterrupted reading time. We can’t promise the Hadedas won’t interrupt though..

Also known as “Introverts happy hour” we aim to create a judgement-free-zone where you can either chat about your book, listen in, or continue reading after the hour. Find our next meeting and more information here

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Pretoria, South Africa | Silent Book Club Pretoria

Pretoria, South Africa | Silent Book Club Pretoria

Finally in the 012, something just for you! 📚

Silent Book Club Pretoria aims to create a space for friends and strangers to come together in the Jacaranda city to silently read together. There’s no rules about what you read, as long as you BYOB - Bring Your Own Book! 📖 

Based on the @silentbookclub concept

Non-negotiables: POC-friendly | Queer-friendly | Neurodivergent-friendly ❗️

Find more information and our next meeting here

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Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Silent Book Club GQ Chapter

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Silent Book Club GQ Chapter

Welcome to Silent Book Club, the introverted reader’s dream. Come and silently read with us at different spaces around the city. All types of books welcome, print books, audiobooks, ebooks as well as quiet activities like writing and knitting are encouraged to join. Enjoy an hour of undisturbed reading in a communal setting where socialising is always optional! Find our next meeting and more information here

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Jeffreys Bay, South Africa - Jbay Silent Book Club

Jeffreys Bay, South Africa - Jbay Silent Book Club
Grab a book and join the SBC Jbay crowd! Whether it's a bustling café or a quiet beach corner, we're all here to share the love of reading in Jeffreys Bay.

All readers are welcome! E-books or audiobooks, poetry or prose, fiction or non-fiction... It's BYOBook. 📖

Children of reading age may attend. 🤓

Join us for some quality time with like-minded people who love reading, sharing book recommendations, and socialising over tea or coffee.

Welcome to introvert happy hour!
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