FictionMatters offers a variety of ways to engage in a deeper, more satisfying reading practice. Whether you’re searching for a literary community, hunting for book recommendations that stretch and challenge you, or interested in intellectual reflections on the reading process, this is the place for you.
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Sunday newsletters featuring book reviews and a literary link roundup
Reading in Public essays exploring how I bring my background in academia and education to the books I read
Practical tips for deep reading
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Friday Mood Recs posts featuring themed book lists
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Sunday newsletters featuring book reviews and a literary link roundup
Reading in Public essays exploring how I bring my background in academia and education to the books I read
Practical tips for deep reading
In-depth essays about books, trends, and tropes
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Monthly virtual Biblio Brunch book recommendation hangouts
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Two exclusive monthly podcast episodes: Ranked Reading Recaps and This Month in Books
Access to all FictionMatters reading guides
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Discuss the best books with the best people in this Book Club for lovers of literary fiction. Through virtual gatherings, exclusive podcast episodes, and a private Discord channel, this community is guaranteed to put exceptional books into your hands and help you deepen your reading life.
