Silent Book Club JB: turning cafes and parks into literary havens

In Johor Baru, the Silent Book Club JB's quest is to merge the intimacy of personal reading with the communal joy of shared literary experiences. Photo: Bernama

Three friends have launched a distinctive public reading initiative with Silent Book Club JB, creating a space where book lovers can gather and engage in literary activities at local cafes and recreational parks. This initiative blends the intimacy of personal reading with the communal joy of shared literary experiences.

The club, founded by Yee Xiang Yun, 34, Rhema Seng, 24, and Lee Wern Yiing, 28, in October last year, operates under the slogan "Baca Jap" (Read for a While), allowing book lovers to read silently for an hour without any communication.