Silent Book Club chapters in the KC metro

How it works: At clubs nationwide, people grab a drink, chat (if they want), and then spend an hour silently reading whatever book they brought.

• 📍 Meetup locations can change, with KCMO's club visiting places like Thou Mayest (for coffee lovers) and Vine Street Brewing.

💬 Travis' thought bubble: My wife and I like to sit on a patio with our dog and enjoy a slow morning together over books, but I'm not sure I get the appeal of doing this around strangers I don't plan on getting to know.

• If this is your jam, tell me why I'm crazy.

The latest: Silent Book Club chapters have recently posted a warning on their social pages, advising members and authors to beware of scammers soliciting paid book features for fake chapters.

The bottom line: Silent book clubs might be perfect for introverts looking to be themselves while supporting local businesses.