About us
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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Silent Book Club at Bottleheads Hawaii Kai
Bottleheads Hawaii Kai, 7192 Kalanianaʻole Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96825, Honolulu, HI, USBottleheads, the lovely wine store who used to host the Kailua Silent Book Club, has opened a second location in Koko Marina!
Reservations at $10 per person are required on the store's website, and they come with a mimosa. Other food and drink options are available from the menu.
Jen is our host!
Bring something to read. Enjoy a little (optional) conversation, take an (optional) group photo, and settle in for an hour of quiet reading and sipping.
Go here to make your reservation and pay your $10. Did we mention the mimosa? :)
https://www.bottleheadshk.com/product/silent-book-club/S6VZXXI2V2QNL4RL4DY4XQ4Z
3 attendees
Field Trip: How to Hide an Empire
Aina Hina Library, Aina Hina, Honolulu, HI, USWe are diving into a fascinating look at geography and power with How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States by Daniel Immerwahr.
This isn't your standard, dry history lesson. Immerwahr tracks the narrative of the United States outside of its standard mainland borders, shedding light on forgotten episodes, territory, and global expansion.
Sunday, August 23, from 4:30 to 6:00.
Aina Haina Library.
Hosted by Gina!Grab a copy of the book, start reading, and bring your thoughts to the library. We will focus entirely on discussing the text, sharing perspectives, and hanging out.
RSVPing (at the link, not on Meetup.com) is highly recommended so we know how many chairs to pull up.
Sign up for updates and save your spot here: bit.ly/Empire-Aug2026 🖤
5 attendees
Proof Readers Book Club at Proof Social Club
Proof Social Club, 1154 Fort Street Mall #10, Honolulu, HI, USWe’re heading back to downtown, and teaming up with Proof Social Club for another Proof Readers Book Club where Chaplain Lane meets Fort Street Mall.
It's the ultimate low-pressure, good-vibes hangout. Love books? Love a good drink? The mocktails are legit! This is the spot.
We’re skipping the formal silent hour this time—it’s just a mellow evening to read, chat, or do a bit of both. Whatever feels right!
- Book Exchange: Bring a few, take a few. No rules! If your books don't find a new home, try to take them with you—otherwise, I’ll drop the leftovers at the Makiki District Park Little Free Library.
- The Food: Pasta Boys will be serving up serious plates of yum. Check their IG to drool in advance.
- The Proof Readers Deal: If you want to level up, give the bartender $10 and join their mailing list. You’ll snag a drink ticket, a $2 coupon for SkullFace Books, a handmade bookmark, and your choice of bookish stickers. It’s a steal.
We start at 6:00 PM and go until whenever.
If you need a ride, if you get lost, or if you just want someone to walk you to and from your car or the bus stop, message me at 830-255-7423.
Books. Drinks. Pasta. Good people.
See you at Proof!
10 attendees
Past events
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