A book club sounds like something out of our grandparent’s time- old, outdated and boring. However, book clubs are a rising trend thanks to things like BookTok and the rise in romantasy novels. Reading is cool again! And now, if you’re looking for a book club where you don’t want to feel awkward talking to a bunch of stranger- well, enter the Silent Book Club.

What is a Silent Book Club?

A Silent Book Club is a social reading group with a twist: instead of discussing books the whole time, members spend most of the meetup silently reading their own books in a shared space. It’s perfect for introverts, bookworms, and anyone who loves the idea of a book club without the pressure of assigned reading or forced conversation.

Silent Book Clubs are low-pressure, high-vibes hangout where the only thing you have to do is show up and read. And yes, El Paso has its very own chapter of this gloriously introvert-friendly trend- perfect for anyone who wants to be social without having to be social. Think of it as a happy hour for bookworms, it's BYOB- bring your own book, minus the small talk and with way better lighting.

El Paso's Silent Book Club

It's appropriately called Silent Book Club El Paso and it's already hosted some very successful events that include locations at Stanton House, and The Garrison in Downtown El Paso.

How fun does this look?!

So if you're an El Pasoan who loves books more than banter, and the idea of reading silently in public with other humans sounds like your kind of social event, the Silent Book Club might just be your new favorite thing. It’s tailor-made for introverts, bookworms, and anyone who’s ever faked a phone call to avoid small talk at a coffee shop. In a city full of sunshine and bold flavors, sometimes the quietest gathering is the one that really hits the spot.

You can keep up with Silent Book Club El Paso events here.