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THE BOOKUP

Nov.14.2011

B.Y.O.B. Bring Your Own BOOK and read to yourself with others. Be part of a new social and reading experience celebrating long-form reading in a short-form world. You never know who might be there. No charge but we encourage you to order from Bin 33's outstanding menu and wine list. Use of Quiet Voice appreciated. Here's what Maya Angelou had to say about The BookUP: 

"It is easier for me to trust people who read than those who talk, and even those who talk about reading.  Writers need readers desperately and whether they know it or not, readers need writers desperately.

One hand washes the other.  The aspect of one hand trying to wash itself is pitiful. But, when the two get together, Ah!   There’s a possibility of success. 

I support The BOOKUP and let us all say, 'Here’s to The BOOKUP'!"

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