4.21.25
Clare Mulroy writes for USA Today about the silent book clubs proliferating around the U.S. Though the name is a bit misleading, silent book clubs do not require participants to read the same book. Readers arrive to quietly read with other people. “The trend reflects a growing post-pandemic need to connect in person while also being mindful of social batteries,” Mulroy writes, adding that “Eventbrite shows a 223 percent increase in silent book club events from 2023 to 2024, especially in cities like Chicago, Indianapolis, New York City, Seattle, and Atlanta.”