Read your book in companionable silence in the beautiful surroundings of Merrion Square Park! Bring along whatever you’re currently reading, have a seat, and get lost in your story. This is a low-pressure meetup where everyone reads their own thing and you don’t have to discuss any of it if you don’t want to. And if you’re searching for something new to start, stop by the onsite festival bookshop beforehand to pick up a tome or two!

Silent Book Club is a global community of readers and introverts, with more than 500 chapters in 50 countries around the world led by local volunteers. SBC members gather in public at bars, cafes, bookstores, libraries, and online to read together in quiet camaraderie.