Read Around the World
Warming up to fall...
As temperatures fall in North America, I welcome curling up with a good book and cup of tea (or port).
It's also a great time to revisit old favorites, familiar texts we love. On our blog, we've featured favorite children stories that appeal to adults and an in-depth exploration of the best spy novels. Personally, I've been revisiting the works of Agatha Christie. Nothing better than a murder mystery as the wind howls outside.
If you've already read through your annual favorites and are looking for new ones, list and award season is starting up, and our Facebook group is here to help explore all of the collections. The Man Booker short list came out a couple weeks ago; add your thoughts to the discussion here.
Fall in the US also means election season. We want every member of SBC to exercise their right to vote. Check your status, find your polling location and learn about your local issues. This is one time we encourage you to not be silent!
Laura Gluhanich
Cofounder, Silent Book Club
Chapter Spotlight: Novi Sad
This spring our Serbia chapter launched, designed their own logo, and has held a number of meetups in Novi Sad. Founder Mala Višnja shares books from their meetups on their Facebook page.
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Required Reading: Bibliophile
If you haven't yet picked up Jane Mount's gorgeous new book, Bibliophile, drop everything and order it right now. Your TBR list AND your bookish heart will grow three sizes in one sitting. It's amazing.
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BOOKMARKS
Articles, lists, and news from around the web.
Welcome to new chapters in Sweden, Hong Kong, Colorado, Glasgow, and Italy!
Growing up with books is good for you. The Guardian
Buying books will not save our beloved bookstores. Take action! Electric Literature
In honor of exploration, we've got Indigenous book recs for adults and for kids.
Social Media is tough these days. Follow Silent Book Club on Instagram and Twitter for some bookish goodness.
OCTOBER EVENTS
Silent Book Club meetups this month. See our Calendar for the latest updates.
HOW TO HOST A SILENT BOOK CLUB
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Silent Book Swap
Looking to promote your indie book, business, or blog? This sponsored section of our newsletter is dedicated to helping authors and businesses connect with readers.
Cozy up for fall with a good book and a cup of tea. Silent Book Club mugs are back in stock in our web shop!
Learn to write a graphic novel in this online course for all ages led by Pashmina author/illustrator Nidhi Chanani.
Looking for book reviews on Instagram? Follow @SilentBookCluboftheOC for great recs from SBC Orange County host Divya Mirchandani.
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