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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
2 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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