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Okay, not actually about <i>unusual</i> books, though maybe.</div>
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We are playing with the idea of having a book/reading group where people would just come for coffee/treats and to discuss whatever they have been reading. So not the usual everyone reads the same book and meets to discuss it, but a way to share and generate
enthusiasm for books/reading in general.</div>
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Has anyone had any experience with this type of gathering? Did it work/not work? What factors contributed to its success or lack thereof? </div>
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Happy to compile responses offline and share with anyone else interested. </div>
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Thanks!</div>
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