ELEVATION Silent Book Club® - Meet & Read Event (Virtual)

The ELEVATION Silent Book Club® VIRTUAL Meet & Read Event is the ultimate book lover’s escape, where the only sound you’ll hear is the turning of pages and maybe a soft gasp at a plot twist! Imagine gathering with fellow bibliophiles in a cozy setting of your choice (so long as there is an internet connection) without the pressure of a reading list or discussion prompts. You bring your book, find a comfy spot, and dive into your literary world. The best part? There’s no need to chit-chat or make small talk unless you want to. It’s like a bookish sanctuary where introverts and extroverts alike can enjoy some “me time” while being surrounded by others who get that sometimes, the best conversations happen in silence.

I started the ELEVATION Silent Book Club® Chapter to help encourage and cultivate social connections, and because reading with friends enriches our lives, makes us happy, and helps us to elevate our lives. Elevation Silent Book Club® is about community. Everyone is welcome, and anyone can join! Join the ELEVATION Silent Book Club® Facebook Community.

This ELEVATION Silent Book Club® Meet & Read is a FREE VIRTUAL EVENT and intended to encourage relaxed social interaction, mental stimulation, and community connections. Friends and strangers gather at a set time online, share what they're reading, and settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading.

Don't stress! This isn't your typical book club...  There will be no assigned book to read, no deadlines to keep up with, and no heady, intellectual questions to worry about preparing witty answers for. This is totally relaxed. You get to pick your reading material (or audiobook - just bring headphones please), and enjoy it at your own pace.

Come on by for a little mingling with other elevated book lovers in the ELEVATION Silent Book Club® community who are also looking to become a little more social and enjoy some quality reading time!

I hope to see you there!!

Your Sponsor, Organizer & Host,

Melissa Z. White

EVENT DETAILS:

• WHAT: ELEVATION Silent Book Club® Meet & Read Event

• WHEN: Wednesday, November 27, 2024 @ 11:30am-1:00pm MT

• WHERE: ZOOM --> RSVP to get the Zoom Room Access

Never heard of the Silent Book Club®?

Silent Book Club® is a global community of readers and introverts, with more than 900 chapters in 50 countries around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather in public at bars, cafes, bookstores, libraries, and online to read together in quiet camaraderie.

Silent Book Club® started in San Francisco in 2012 with a couple of friends—Guinevere de la Mare and Laura Gluhanich—reading in companionable silence at our neighborhood bar. They loved books, and reading with friends, but most of their previous attempts at book clubs had fizzled out.

Often with traditional book clubs there's the scramble to finish the selected book, and the pressure to have something smart to say. Wouldn't it be great to have a book club where you could just enjoy books, friends, and drinks—without any homework? At the ELEVATION Silent Book Club®, there's no assigned reading. No pressure of having to have prepared answers to designated questions. All readers are welcome—ebooks, audiobooks, textbooks, comic books... it's BYO Book.

Why Attend an ELEVATION Silent Book Club® Meet & Read Event?

The ELEVATION Silent Book Club® Meet & Read Event is perfect for those days when you crave a change of scenery but aren’t up for the usual social buzz. It offers the ideal blend of solitude and community—you get to be around people without the pressure to engage in conversation or keep up with the energy of a lively gathering. You can relax, recharge, and immerse yourself in a good book, all while enjoying the ambiance of a shared virtual space. It’s like a social outing without being too heavy on the socializing, making it the go-to spot for anyone looking to ease into the world outside their home at their own pace.

12 Reasons Why Reading Books Should Be Part of Your Life:

1. Knowledge Highway: Books offer a vast reservoir of knowledge on virtually any topic imaginable. Dive deep into history, science, philosophy, or explore new hobbies and interests.

2. Enhanced Vocabulary: Regular reading exposes you to a wider range of vocabulary, improving your communication skills and comprehension.

3. Memory Boost: Studies suggest that reading can help sharpen your memory and cognitive function, keeping your mind active and engaged.

4. Stress Reduction: Curling up with a good book can be a form of mental escape, offering a temporary reprieve from daily anxieties and a chance to unwind.

5. Improved Focus and Concentration: In today's fast-paced world filled with distractions, reading strengthens your ability to focus and concentrate for extended periods.

6. Empathy and Perspective: Stepping into the shoes of the characters allows you to develop empathy and gain a deeper understanding of different perspectives.

7. Enhanced Creativity: Reading exposes you to new ideas and thought processes, potentially sparking your own creativity and problem-solving skills.

8. Stronger Writing Skills: Immersing yourself in well-written prose can improve your writing style, sentence structure, and overall communication clarity.

9. Improved Sleep Quality: Swap screen time for a book before bed. The calming nature of reading can help you relax and unwind, promoting better sleep quality.

So why not give the ELEVATION Silent Book Club® VIRTUAL Meet & Read Event a try?

We hope to see you there!!