Welcome to Global Silent Book Club Week – November 24-30, 2024 – Silent Reading 3-4PM PST every day!
Global Silent Book Club Week (#GSBCW) encourages people of all ages to gather and read quietly together.
Quick Links
Why?
In 2024, Global Silent Book Club Week (#GSBCW) emerges as a welcoming space that fosters community through shared silence, where individuals from diverse backgrounds can connect without financial barriers, reaffirming our shared humanity and creating meaningful bonds through the simple act of reading together amidst a backdrop of social and economic uncertainties.
Who?
Anyone who loves to read in silence with someone else! Participants choose their own books, allowing for a relaxed atmosphere where everyone can enjoy reading at their own pace. You can read an actual book, or an e-book. Families and friends can easily share their reading experiences during Global Silent Book Club Week – making reading together more accessible and interactive. This started out as a viral post on Imgur and now it’s real. Come read with us in comfortable silence for an hour every day.
What?
Global Silent Book Club Week (#GSBCW) is a gathering where participants read their own books in silence, creating a peaceful atmosphere that encourages personal reflection and enjoyment of literature. There are no assigned readings or discussions, allowing individuals to choose what they want to read. The format typically includes an optional social hour followed by a designated silent reading period.
When?
Global Silent Book Club Week is celebrated during the last week of November. For 2024, the dates are from November 24-30, 2024 – with Silent Reading from 3-4PM PST.
Where?
You can literally read anywhere. Since this is a Global book club, I’m sticking with an online platform – See Discord links in Quick Links. You don’t have to join the Discord – but you might enjoy it. Additionally, I’m going to give instructions for obtaining my books and audiobooks for free / low cost so parents can read with their kids (or friends can read with their friends). Sometimes you want to read to your kids but you’re JUST TOO TIRED. No worries, I got that covered.
Read Along With Us!
How?
Prepare Your Reading Material: Choose a book you want to read during the event. Join the Meeting: Arrive at Discord server at the scheduled time. Daily Pre-Reading Social Hour (Optional): Engage with fellow readers before the silent reading begins. Daily Silent Reading: Enjoy an hour of uninterrupted reading. Daily Post-Reading Socializing (Optional): After the silent period, participants can discuss their books or simply enjoy each other’s company. We have a General Discord for announcements. For Silent Reading, the plan is to read by yourself, or join our silent reading room on Discord: (TBD) – I’ll conduct a few test runs in the coming days to see how it all comes together. There won’t be any talking on the silent reading room (but I’ll play some low music so you know you aren’t alone.) Pre-Reading Social Hour / Post-Reading Socializing Hour conversations happen on this Discord channel.
You Are Not Alone
Read in silence – enjoy the companionship. Moxie will be participating as my Author Cat – she’ll be reading Cat-Alogs! Her favorite are Mizzen and Meow, and Purr Collection.