RNZ·8 min read·easy
From Book Doof to bedazzling covers - social reading is all the rage
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A Melbourne-based social reading movement called 'Book Doof' is gaining popularity as a way to combat the isolation often associated with reading. The concept involves silent reading parties where participants gather to read in a shared, quiet environment.
Why it matters
It highlights a growing cultural trend of seeking communal, offline experiences to counter the digital isolation caused by screen-heavy lifestyles.
Reading books can keep you isolated. For Melbourne bibliophile Grant Krupp, Book Doof has broken that spell.
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