The hottest new social scene might be a book club

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The hottest new social scene might be a book club

Apr 13 2025

They pick a title, read it and then gather to discuss it in detail.

But unlike more traditional book clubs, many of these groups add on another activity — or multiple — to turn their gatherings into social events rather than introverted hangs.

Source: NBC News

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