🌟 Calling All Book Lovers and Expats! 🌟

This February, as we honor Black History Month, we’re also creating space to reflect on what it means to be Black in Guadalajara — living, reading, resting, and building community across borders.

Join our Silent Book Club, the perfect blend of relaxation, connection, and self-care. This month, we especially invite you to bring stories that reflect Black voices, global Black experiences, and the richness of the diaspora — past, present, and future.

What’s a Silent Book Club?

It’s a simple yet powerful concept: we gather together with our own books and enjoy a quiet hour (or two) of reading in a shared space. No assigned books. No pressure to discuss (unless you want to). Just pure, uninterrupted reading time. Whether you’re lost in a mystery 🔍, exploring new worlds in sci-fi 🌌, or savoring a memoir 📝, you’ll find a peaceful, supportive environment here.

Why Join Our Silent Book Club?

🤝 Connect with Fellow Expats: Meet people who share your love of reading and understand the expat experience

🧘‍♀️ Find Your Peace: Step away from the noise and unwind with a good book

🎉 No Pressure, All Pleasure: Read at your own pace — no expectations, just presence

📖 Discover New Reads: Get inspired by the diverse books and stories around you

How It Works:

📚 Bring Your Book: Fiction, non-fiction, poetry — all are welcome. Books by Black authors or centered on Black stories are encouraged for February.

🛋️ Find Your Spot: Whether it’s a corner of the room or a comfy sofa, there’s space for everyone.

🤫 Read in Silence: We’ll read together for about 2 hours in a calm, communal setting — attend in person or virtually.

🗣️ Optional Socializing: Connect before or after the reading session if you’d like, or simply enjoy the quiet.

No matter where you are on your expat journey, Silent Book Club is a space to find comfort, community, and a sense of home in the pages of a book — especially as we honor Black stories and global roots this month.

Bring a snack to share — we’ll provide the beverages. 🥤🍪

Let’s escape into our stories and read together. 🌍❤️

See you there! 📚✨