Imagine yourself reading a good book. No disturbance, cup of coffee at hand and comforting, accepting silence surrounding you and other book lovers. If the idea makes you smile, make sure you’ll find your way to Vaasa’s Silent Book Club hosted by us.
The format is straightforward: reading in silence during the first hour and then deciding together if we wish to continue reading, have a discussion or play some board games. Or something else.
There is no pressure or obligation to do A or B, but everyone can decide on their own behalf. Our venue has two separate rooms which makes it easy to split into two groups to give space for those who wish to read the full time in silence, and space for those who would love to engage with each other after reading.
There’s no obligations or rules for reading specific books or discussing particular topics. Joining the Silent Book Club is a very relaxing experience, that comes with good company, good books and some coffee or tea.
“We initiated these meetings because they reflect something we were already doing at home. On Saturdays, we often dedicate a few hours to reading and thought it would be wonderful to extend this activity to a social setting with others who share the same passion.”
When joining in, bring your own book (or device for reading a digital book) or pick one from our small community library selection. While most books are currently in English, you can also find some in Finnish, Swedish and Spanish. We are gradually expanding the selection to include high-quality books also in other languages.
After all, who isn't happy with something as simple and exciting as reading. At the same time you’ll become a member of a global readers community: the Silent Book Club has nearly 1,500 chapters in 50+ countries around the world led by local volunteers.
Gatherings in spring 2025:
1.2.2025 at 15-17
1.3.2025 at 15-17
5.4.2025 at 15-17
3.5.2025 at 15-17
7.6.2025 at 15-17
Keep posted about the upcoming Silent Book Club gatherings and engage with other book lovers by joining the WhatsApp group. In the group you can also reach out to us in case you have any questions about the Silent Book Club, currently hosted by Ivonne Carlos.