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Books
fromwww.npr.org
23 hours ago

Can't decide what to read next? Here are 20 recommendations for your book club

Twenty conversational novels from 2025 showcasing narrative ambiguity, family curses, midwestern history, and psychological depth for book clubs.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fran Lebowitz: Hiking is the most stupid thing I could ever imagine'

Leaf blowers are noisy and ineffective; dinner parties are best attended, not hosted; reading is solitary so book clubs don't appeal; airports and adult novelty dolls are unpleasant.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Phictly's new app brings people together over their favorite books and TV shows | TechCrunch

Phictly is a mobile app creating intimate, title-focused clubs (max 20 members) with adjustable pacing and spoiler-hiding to foster niche fandom discussions.
US news
fromsyracuse
1 month ago

Lights on the Lake, New York State Craft Brewers Festival: 18 things to do this week in CNY

Central New York offers diverse events this week, including holiday light displays, book clubs, live music, workshops, and community gatherings.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Harriette Cole: I don't want my book club to think I'm uptight

Lately, the meetings have shifted into more of a social gathering where the book barely gets mentioned. Instead, most of the night revolves around wine, snacks and catching up on everyone's personal drama. While I enjoy the company, I miss the actual book discussions that originally drew me to the group. I feel like the odd one out for wanting to stay on topic, and I worry that if I bring it up, I'll come across as uptight.
Relationships
Books
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Romance Fiction's Secret Weapon

Romance readers are voracious and form tight-knit, welcoming communities that sustain thriving book clubs, newsletters, and consistent industry profitability.
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