Better Book Clubs
Kathy Leonard CzepielFor book clubs and readers who want more from their readings and discussions
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 314 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 13 days ago |
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I’m the author of a novel, stories, essays and 500+ features for DailyNutmeg.com. My greatest honor was an NEA fellowship. I’ve taught high school & college English, and I work now in land protection for Save the Sound. I love books. Obviously.
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