Is your to-be-read list stretching a mile long? Want to meet other motivated readers near you? If so, then joining a silent reading club in Seattle might just be what you're looking for.

Keep that bookmark moving — reading is encouraged and socializing is optional at these reading clubs for Seattleites:

Silent Book Club Seattle | Seattle's original silent reading club, this group meets three times every month at various locations for independent reading sessions:

First Sundays at 2:30 p.m., Distant Worlds Coffee
Second Wednesdays at 6 p.m., The Graduate Hotel
Fourth Mondays at 6 p.m., Ada's Technical Books and Cafe

Ada's Technical Books and Cafe is a great meeting spot for book shopping, reading, and grabbing a snack. | Photo by SEAtoday Staff

Queer Silent Reading Club | Bring your own book and chat with fellow readers before and after an hour-long reading sesh with this group that meets towards the end of every month in Greenwood.

Silent Book Club Ballard | This mid-month gathering hosted in the Ballard area often partners with local businesses like Charlie's Queer Books + Rough & Tumble Pub.

Silent Book Club Georgetown | This club has a smaller and more intimate turnout than most Seattle silent reading chapters, so introverts can rest assured — socializing is definitely optional.

Silent Book Club Queen Anne | Nestled in Aluel Cellars, this reading club invites you to spend an evening with drink in-hand while flipping through your latest read.

Silent Book Club Capitol Hill | Meeting at various locations throughout Capitol Hill, this club provides indoor and outdoor reading opportunities (depending on the weather).

Can't find a silent reading club in your neighborhood? You can start your own chapter by following Silent Reading Club's tips for best practices.