Read Together at Cape Town’s Silent Book Club

Love reading but not so keen on the homework that comes with a traditional book club? Cape Town’s Silent Book Club does things differently. Bring whatever you’re currently reading, meet fellow book lovers and spend some blissfully quiet time reading together — no assigned novel, no discussion questions and no pressure to say something clever about chapter twelve. There’s time to chat before and afterwards if you feel like it, making this a wonderfully low-key way to meet people without having to make small talk all evening.

BEFORE YOU GO
Silent Book Club meet-ups take place at changing cafés, bookshops and other venues around Cape Town, so check their latest event details before heading out. Bring your own book — print, Kindle or audiobook are all welcome — and there’s no need to finish anything beforehand. Events are generally free to attend, although you may want to buy a coffee, drink or something to eat from the host venue. Some gatherings require an RSVP, and spaces can fill up.