Silent Book Club is a monthly meetup hosted by Sip on Stories, an independent bookstore based in Matthews, North Carolina (Charlotte area). Bring any book, read together for an hour, then socialize if you'd like.
Welcome to Silent Book Club Matthews, NC
At Silent Book Club Matthews, we believe reading is even better when shared. There are no assigned books, no pressure to talk, and no rules (except: bring a book you love). Just a cozy hour of reading alongside fellow book lovers, hosted each month in welcoming, local spaces.
Founded and hosted by Jen and Bob Aycock of Sip on Stories, our Matthews, NC chapter is part of the global Silent Book Club movement, where introverts, extroverts, and everyone in between can come together over a shared love of reading.
Whether you arrive with a brand-new novel or a worn-in classic, you're invited to make the experience your own:
Come solo or bring a friend
Arrive early to mingle or settle in quietly
Read for a full hour of uninterrupted bliss
Stick around for casual conversation or connect with guest authors
This isn't your average book club. It's a peaceful pause in your month, a space to slow down, savor your current read, and connect with a community that truly gets the joy of books.
Join us for the next gathering!
Host: Sip on Stories (Independent Bookstore)
Location: Matthews, North Carolina (SE Charlotte)
Contact: sbc@siponstories.com
Interested in joining Silent Book Club Matthews? Fill out the form below to be notified of future events.
Silent Book Club Matthews July Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, July 29, at Carolina Beer Temple for another evening of quiet reading, great conversations, and community. Whether you prefer to cozy up indoors or enjoy the outdoor seating, Beer Temple is the perfect place to unwind with a good book and your favorite drink.
Silent Book Club Matthews June Meeting
Join us on Thursday, June 25, at the Matthews Library for our monthly Silent Book Club gathering. We'll be cozying up in the library's inviting fireplace area, with comfortable seating and a welcoming atmosphere perfect for getting lost in a good book.
Silent Book Club Matthews Audiobook Walk
Join us for a Silent Book Club Matthews Audiobook Walk on Saturday, June 6, at 8:30 AM along the Matthews Heritage Trail. Bring your headphones, enjoy your current audiobook, and spend the morning with fellow book lovers.
Silent Book Club Matthews May Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, May 26, at The Portrait Gallery in downtown Matthews for this month's Silent Book Club gathering. We'll be settling in on their patio for a cozy evening of reading, connection, and quiet community.
Silent Book Club Matthews April Meeting
Join us any time from 4:00–8:00 PM on Saturday, April 25, at Stumptown Park. Sip on Stories is celebrating Indie Bookstore Day with a cozy, community-centered event.
We're also inviting book lovers of all ages to bring a blanket, settle in, and enjoy a peaceful evening of reading and discovery for our Silent Book Club Matthews gathering.
Silent Book Club Matthews March Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, March 25, at Matthews Woman's Club for our special 2nd Anniversary Celebration!
Silent Book Club Matthews February Meeting
Join us on Thursday, February 26, at Cellar & Ale for an evening of quiet reading, great drinks and food, and the laid-back atmosphere we love. Bring a book, grab a seat, and settle in.
Silent Book Club Matthews January Meeting
Join us on Saturday, January 24, at The Collective Cafe for the first Silent Book Club Matthews meeting of 2026! Bring your current read, settle in with a drink and a bite to eat, and start the new year surrounded by good books and warm company in this inviting, cozy space.
Silent Book Club Matthews December Meeting
Join us on Wednesday, December 17, as we gather for our very own celebration of Jólabókaflóð at Brakeman's Coffee, the very place where Silent Book Club Matthews kicked off 2025.
Silent Book Club Matthews November Meeting
Join us for Silent Book Club Matthews: Booksgiving on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, as we celebrate the season of gratitude and community.
Silent Book Club Matthews October Meeting
Join Silent Book Club Matthews this October for a truly unique experience, an evening of reading and community inside one of Downtown Matthews' most historic (and haunted) homes.
10 Years of Silent Book Club
Join us in celebrating 10 years of Silent Book Club! Our Silent Book Club Matthews chapter will gather on Sunday, October 12, as part of the global SBC readathon weekend, uniting with readers around the world for this special milestone.
Silent Book Club Matthews September Meeting
We're heading back to Renfrow Farms this September for an evening of outdoor reading under the autumn sky! Come ready to relax, unwind, and breathe in the crisp autumn air in the heart of Matthews. Bring along a folding chair or blanket, your favorite snack, and something warm to sip while you read.
Silent Book Club Matthews August Meeting
We're thrilled to announce that this month's Silent Book Club gathering will be held at the Matthews Library! This will be our first time meeting at this beloved local gem.
Silent Book Club Matthews July Meeting
We're thrilled to meet this month at the new Carolina Beer Temple in Downtown Matthews! With indoor and outdoor seating, it's the perfect place to relax with a refreshing drink and a great book. Bring a friend (or two!) and settle in for an evening of reading and good company.
Silent Book Club Matthews June Meeting
We're excited to gather this month at The Hangar—a new community spot in Downtown Matthews! There's patio seating available, but feel free to bring your own comfy chair and settle in for a relaxing evening of reading under the sky. It's the perfect spot to unwind with fellow book lovers.
Silent Book Club Matthews May Meeting
This month, we're excited to meet at the Historic Reid House! With plenty of seating inside and out, there's a cozy spot for everyone. We're thrilled to welcome award-winning author Malika J. Stevely to Silent Book Club Matthews!
Silent Book Club Matthews April Meeting
We're excited to take our April Silent Book Club meeting outdoors! This month, we'll be gathering at Stumptown Park for a refreshing evening of reading under the open sky. We can't wait to see you there! We're also excited to welcome two authors to SBC Matthews this month.
Silent Book Club Matthews March Meeting
This month, we're returning to the Matthews Woman's Club. Conveniently located across from Matthews Elementary School, this charming venue provides the perfect cozy atmosphere for our Silent Book Club meeting.
Silent Book Club Matthews February Meeting
This month, we're excited to return to Cellar & Ale. Join us as we unwind with a good book, great drinks, and the laid-back vibe we love!
Silent Book Club Matthews January 2025 Meeting
Join us for our first Silent Book Club meeting of 2025!
Silent Book Club Matthews December Meeting
Join us for our last Silent Book Club Matthews meeting of 2024!
Silent Book Club Matthews November Meeting
Our postponed September event with Vanessa Miller has been rescheduled for November 13 at the Matthews Woman’s Club! Miller is a prolific best-selling author, playwright, and motivational speaker.
Silent Book Club Matthews October Meeting
This month will look slightly different for Silent Book Club. We’re excited to share we’ll be meeting at Renfrow Farms to enjoy outdoor reading before it gets too cool and too dark. Because of the decreasing daylight hours, we are moving Silent Book Club up to 5:30 PM.
Silent Book Club Matthews September Meeting
This month we’re moving to The Matthews Woman’s Club, which is located across from Matthews Elementary School. We’re incredibly excited to welcome Vanessa Miller as our September guest author! Miller is a prolific best-selling author, playwright, and motivational speaker.
Silent Book Club Matthews August Meeting
Each month our Silent Book Club Matthews event provides a relaxing and inviting space for you to bring a current read and treat yourself to an hour of reading bliss. This month we move back to where our SBC Matthews chapter began its journey, the Historic Reid House!
Silent Book Club Matthews July Meeting
Join us for our July meeting of Silent Book Club Matthews!
Silent Book Club Matthews June Meeting
Each month we’re committed to providing a relaxing and inviting space for you to bring your current read and treat yourself to an hour of reading bliss. Whether you bring a friend or come on your own, Silent Book Club has proven to be a treat, allowing everyone to sit in solitude surrounded by bookish buddies. This month we move to our first coffee venue with Brakeman’s Coffee & Supply!
Silent Book Club Matthews May Meeting
Join Silent Book Club Matthews for our May meeting at Stumptown Park!
Silent Book Club Matthews April Meeting
Join us for our April meeting of Silent Book Club Matthews!
Get new book recommendations every month from the global Silent Book Club community!
Don't be alarmed, this is not an assigned reading! SBC will always be a BYOBook club. Learn more on the Silent Book Club website.
The latest SBC Reads pick:
From the bestselling author of The Sicilian Inheritance and Everyone Is Lying to You comes a propulsive dual-timeline mystery drenched in art-world intrigue and brimming with family secrets, betrayal, and the intoxicating lure of power.
Emma, a struggling American artist in Paris, thought she had left her dreams behind when she took a job cleaning for the city’s wealthy elite. Then she meets Stella Swanson, the widow of one of the most notorious art dealers in the business. The Swansons move in a world where billionaires, oligarchs, and heads of state pay fortunes for masterpieces. Drawn in by their dazzling wealth and the pull of a dangerously charming grandson, Emma becomes both a player and a pawn in a family battle to protect their empire and conceal its crimes.
In the late 1800s, the young widow Jo van Gogh inherits hundreds of paintings from her brother-in-law Vincent that the art world deems worthless. Determined to prove their genius, and to secure a future for herself and her young son, she becomes consumed by Vincent’s legacy. As her devotion deepens, a vanished painting and a thwarted love affair leave her unsure who she can trust and how much of herself she’s willing to lose in the process.
From glittering auction houses to the idyllic canals of Amsterdam and the grand museums of Paris, the lives of these two women converge as Emma uncovers the Swanson family’s darkest secrets and agrees to mastermind a daring heist inside the Musée d’Orsay. The stakes have never been higher, and these women refuse to be written out of history, no matter the cost.