From Book Doof to bedazzling, social reading is all the rage
Grant Krupp launched Book Doof in Melbourne in October 2025, a social reading event where attendees silently read for two to 2.5 hours with ambient music. Recent events attracted 300 to 500 people. Meanwhile, Sydney's Romancing the Novel bookstore has popularized "book bedazzling," decorating book covers, with events routinely selling out. Both phenomena reflect growing demand for communal reading experiences.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 18:30 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 18:40 UTC
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