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If you’ve ever been in a book club, you know how chaotic the whole thing can get. People don’t read. Or they read differently. Or you race through the last chapters just to make the meeting. Someone inevitably chooses that 700‑page deep dive into the economic history of a country you didn’t know existed.
Silent Book Clubs take all this pressure away. Just show up, say hi (or not!), order a drink (or not!), and settle in with whatever you actually want to read.
Most gatherings follow a simple rhythm: we meet, chat for a few minutes, take an optional group photo, then ease into about an hour of quiet reading, with optional socializing afterward. However, some events have their own flow or special activities, so be sure to read each event description to know what to expect. :)
Reading alone, together.
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Upcoming events
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HSBC Field Trip: Friends' Books & Music
Friends' Books & Music, 610 Ward Avenue, Honolulu, HI, USThe old Village Books & Music at Ward Centre is the new Friends' Books & Music on Ward, and we are checking it out together!
Staffed by volunteers with Friends of the Library of Hawaii, the new store opened in mid-July and features thousands of (mostly pre-loved) books, CDs, DVDs, vinyl records, games, works of art, comic books, and even 8-track tapes (ask your parents) to raise funds for Hawaii’s 51 public libraries.
You don't want to let 51 public libraries down, do you?
Our hosts will give us a quick tour of the new space and tell us about Friends of the Library of Hawaii. I'm sure there will be an opportunity to sign up, if you feel led! :) But no pressure!
The bookstore is on the ground floor of the building once known as the Galliher Building, right behind the Jack-in-the-Box on the corner of Ward and Kapiolani. A mural depicting a certain former U.S. President from Hawaii is painted on its side.
There's a small parking lot (enter from Waimanu St. please), but you can also find street parking nearby, or park at Ward Villages and walk a couple of blocks.
These other options might be a good idea if you're planning to attend our reading sesh right after at Aloha Bakehouse and Cafe, hosted by Nikki. Then you can just leave your car wherever you parked it, and walk to the cafe, which is half a block down Waimanu St.
Budget smudget! Go crazy!
7 attendees
Silent Book Club at Aloha Bakehouse & Cafe
Aloha Bakehouse & Cafe, 1001 Waimanu Street, Honolulu, HI, USA hidden gem in Kakaako, Aloha Bakehouse & Cafe is a total vibe with excellent drinks and food, and an airy upstairs seating area with big tables and wifi.
It's a great spot for reading and caffeinating!
We'll spend the first half hour or so getting our orders in, chatting, and showing off our purchases from the Friends' Books & Music field trip immediately before.
Then we'll settle in for a solid hour (or more!) of silent reading.
Assigned reading? Ha! We laugh at assigned reading! Read whatever you want!
After the reading, you can stick around and keep reading, chat some more, or head home with your stash.
Parking is on the streets nearby, but if you're going to the bookshop with us, you're allowed to park in Ward Villages. For a slightly shorter walk, you can probably get away with parking in the Whole Foods garage. Don't park in the parking lot right next to the cafe!
A heads-up: The upstairs seating area is not wheelchair accessible, and I don't think the restroom is either. If you have questions or would like to talk about accommodations, please message us privately.
A second heads-up: It can get a little warm upstairs, so dress comfortably.
14 attendees
Past events
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