Being a Reader in New York & Philly | Libraries, Book Culture & Community with Turnpageswithmimi

In this episode of the Bookum Creators Talk Podcast, we sit down with Turnpageswithmimi to explore what it means to be a reader in New York and how book culture continues to evolve across libraries, social media, and community spaces.We discuss growing up reading in Philadelphia and New York, the influence of the Brooklyn Public Library and The Book of HOV, and how fashion, identity, and culture shape modern reading experiences.This conversation also explores how book content creators are building communities online and offline, hosting book clubs, and redefining what it means to engage with books in a digital age.Topics include: reading culture in New York City  libraries and literary spaces  BookTok and book content creation  building a book community  hosting in-person book clubs  avoiding burnout as a creator  building a personal library If you are interested in books, reading culture, book clubs, libraries, and literary community building, this episode is for you.📚 Book Recommendations Mentioned:Big Girl Blitz by Danielle Allen Where the Wildflowers GrowBrady: A MemoirThe Seven DaughtersWith Love From HarlemLast Stop from InnocenceBurn Down Master’s House by Clay Cane Where to Find More from Mimi:https://linktr.ee/turnpageswithmimi?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bioABOUT BOOKUM:Make sure to download our Book Club App to join our Book Club or Start Your Own at https://www.bookumapp.comThis Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!