Reading alone, together is all the rage at book doofs and reading parties. What makes it social?
The Conversation · 12 Oct 2026

Reading alone, together is all the rage at book doofs and reading parties. What makes it social?

It’s called a doof, but it’s actually all about quiet reading. There are beanbags, some chairs and a few shared tables, where readers sit (or lie) down and read their separate books. Maybe some music playing in the background. Book Doof’s founder calls it a social experience. But can people reading


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