What we’re about
The English language Silent Book Club in Paris, France
currently online-only
What is a Silent Book Club?
Silent Book Club is happy hour for introverts. Bring a book and maybe bring a friend. Then settle in for an hour of quiet reading with fellow book lovers. There's no assigned reading or discussion guides - that's the "silent" part of our book club - but we do like to share book recommendations and meet like-minded readers.
While some silent reading parties have a strict No Talking! rule, no one will be shushed or shamed at Silent Book Club. All readers are welcome including eReaders and audio book listeners.
If you're interested you can learn more about Silent Book Clubs
Why English-language?
I wanted to have two different groups for two different discussions. This is the English-language group where we discuss in English while we read books in whatever language we want. I also manage a French-language Silent Book Club.
Why online-only?
I wanted to start with the easiest and quickest way possible to see how all of this works and what the interest may be. If everything evolves as planned, I'm sure we'll eventually find ourselves with a mixture of online club meetings and in person meetings at a café or bar. They're not that difficult to find here in Paris...
How does it work?
Once every two weeks we meet online:
- 19:00 - 19:30 Introductions and general discussion of who's reading what
- 19:30 - 20:30 Quiet reading hour
- 20:30 - 21:00 Optional socialising and general discussion ... or keep reading.
I will currently be using Zoom for our online meetings. But I am open to all possibilities...
Cameras and/or microphones are optional. Text chat only is also possible.
We also have a Email Newsletter for our group. Please join!
We also have a GoodReads group for our club. Please join us!
Upcoming events (4+)
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What is a Silent Book Club?
Silent Book Club is happy hour for introverts. Bring a book and maybe bring a friend. Then settle in for an hour of quiet reading with fellow book lovers. There's no assigned reading or discussion guides - that's the "silent" part of our book club - but we do like to share book recommendations and meet like-minded readers.While some silent reading parties have a strict No Talking! rule, no one will be shushed or shamed at Silent Book Club. All readers are welcome including eReaders and Audible book listeners.
For more info check out the Silent Book Club web site.
Why English-language?
I wanted to have two different groups for two different discussions. This is the English-language group where we discuss in English and read books in English. I also manage a French-language Silent Book Club.Please note that we are using the broad spectrum of English language and anglophone would perhaps be a better definition. British, American, Canadian, Australian, … you get the idea ... all variants and bastardisations of the English language are warmly accepted with no judgement.
Why online-only?
I wanted to start with the easiest and quickest way possible to see how all of this works and what the interest may be. If everything evolves as planned, I'm sure we'll eventually find ourselves with a mixture of online club meetings and in person meetings at a café or bar. They're not that difficult to find here in Paris...How does it work?
Once every two weeks we meet online:- 19:00 - 19:30 Introductions and general discussion of who's reading what
- 19:30 - 20:30 Quiet reading hour
- 20:30 - 21:00... Optional socialising and general discussion ... or keep reading.
I will currently be using Zoom for our online meetings. But I am open to other possibilities...
Camera off and/or microphone off accepted.If you have any questions please send an email to englishsilentbookclubparis@gmail.com
- English Language Silent Book Club Paris (online)Link visible for attendees
What is a Silent Book Club?
Silent Book Club is happy hour for introverts. Bring a book and maybe bring a friend. Then settle in for an hour of quiet reading with fellow book lovers. There's no assigned reading or discussion guides - that's the "silent" part of our book club - but we do like to share book recommendations and meet like-minded readers.While some silent reading parties have a strict No Talking! rule, no one will be shushed or shamed at Silent Book Club. All readers are welcome including eReaders and Audible book listeners.
For more info check out the Silent Book Club web site.
Why English-language?
I wanted to have two different groups for two different discussions. This is the English-language group where we discuss in English and read books in English. I also manage a French-language Silent Book Club.Please note that we are using the broad spectrum of English language and anglophone would perhaps be a better definition. British, American, Canadian, Australian, … you get the idea ... all variants and bastardisations of the English language are warmly accepted with no judgement.
Why online-only?
I wanted to start with the easiest and quickest way possible to see how all of this works and what the interest may be. If everything evolves as planned, I'm sure we'll eventually find ourselves with a mixture of online club meetings and in person meetings at a café or bar. They're not that difficult to find here in Paris...How does it work?
Once every two weeks we meet online:- 19:00 - 19:30 Introductions and general discussion of who's reading what
- 19:30 - 20:30 Quiet reading hour
- 20:30 - 21:00... Optional socialising and general discussion ... or keep reading.
I will currently be using Zoom for our online meetings. But I am open to other possibilities...
Camera off and/or microphone off accepted.If you have any questions please send an email to englishsilentbookclubparis@gmail.com
- English Language Silent Book Club Paris (online)Link visible for attendees
What is a Silent Book Club?
Silent Book Club is happy hour for introverts. Bring a book and maybe bring a friend. Then settle in for an hour of quiet reading with fellow book lovers. There's no assigned reading or discussion guides - that's the "silent" part of our book club - but we do like to share book recommendations and meet like-minded readers.While some silent reading parties have a strict No Talking! rule, no one will be shushed or shamed at Silent Book Club. All readers are welcome including eReaders and Audible book listeners.
For more info check out the Silent Book Club web site.
Why English-language?
I wanted to have two different groups for two different discussions. This is the English-language group where we discuss in English and read books in English. I also manage a French-language Silent Book Club.Please note that we are using the broad spectrum of English language and anglophone would perhaps be a better definition. British, American, Canadian, Australian, … you get the idea ... all variants and bastardisations of the English language are warmly accepted with no judgement.
Why online-only?
I wanted to start with the easiest and quickest way possible to see how all of this works and what the interest may be. If everything evolves as planned, I'm sure we'll eventually find ourselves with a mixture of online club meetings and in person meetings at a café or bar. They're not that difficult to find here in Paris...How does it work?
Once every two weeks we meet online:- 19:00 - 19:30 Introductions and general discussion of who's reading what
- 19:30 - 20:30 Quiet reading hour
- 20:30 - 21:00... Optional socialising and general discussion ... or keep reading.
I will currently be using Zoom for our online meetings. But I am open to other possibilities...
Camera off and/or microphone off accepted.If you have any questions please send an email to englishsilentbookclubparis@gmail.com
- English Language Silent Book Club Paris (online)Link visible for attendees
What is a Silent Book Club?
Silent Book Club is happy hour for introverts. Bring a book and maybe bring a friend. Then settle in for an hour of quiet reading with fellow book lovers. There's no assigned reading or discussion guides - that's the "silent" part of our book club - but we do like to share book recommendations and meet like-minded readers.While some silent reading parties have a strict No Talking! rule, no one will be shushed or shamed at Silent Book Club. All readers are welcome including eReaders and Audible book listeners.
For more info check out the Silent Book Club web site.
Why English-language?
I wanted to have two different groups for two different discussions. This is the English-language group where we discuss in English and read books in English. I also manage a French-language Silent Book Club.Please note that we are using the broad spectrum of English language and anglophone would perhaps be a better definition. British, American, Canadian, Australian, … you get the idea ... all variants and bastardisations of the English language are warmly accepted with no judgement.
Why online-only?
I wanted to start with the easiest and quickest way possible to see how all of this works and what the interest may be. If everything evolves as planned, I'm sure we'll eventually find ourselves with a mixture of online club meetings and in person meetings at a café or bar. They're not that difficult to find here in Paris...How does it work?
Once every two weeks we meet online:- 19:00 - 19:30 Introductions and general discussion of who's reading what
- 19:30 - 20:30 Quiet reading hour
- 20:30 - 21:00... Optional socialising and general discussion ... or keep reading.
I will currently be using Zoom for our online meetings. But I am open to other possibilities...
Camera off and/or microphone off accepted.If you have any questions please send an email to englishsilentbookclubparis@gmail.com
