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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 45 MIN

What It Really Takes to Build a Thriving Book Club

from One More Book Podcast · host Florence & Lilly

Send us Fan MailWhat if reading didn’t have to be a solitary hobby?In this episode, I’m joined by Amyn, a literary curator, community builder, and the creative force behind Something Bookish and Lipglossmaffia Empire all the way from Lagos, Nigeria.We talk about what it really means to build a bookish community, both online and in person. From hosting multiple book clubs to navigating Instagram algorithms, from DM-ing your favorite authors to protecting your joy, this conversation is honest, reflective, and deeply encouraging.If you’ve ever thought about starting a book club, building a reading space, or simply finding more intention in your reading life, this one is for you.You don’t have to read alone.🔗 LINKS MENTIONEDLipglossmaffia Something Bookish NewsletterSomething Bookish Podcast Authors mentioned in this episode:• Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi • Elif Shafak • Sarah Ladipo Manyika  • Suleiman Addonia • Lola Shoneyin • Bernardine Evaristo • Nicole Dennis-BennSupport Amyn Buy Her a Coffee Support the showWebsite: https://www.onemorebook.de/Socials: One More Book Podcast

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Send us Fan Mail What if reading didn’t have to be a solitary hobby? In this episode, I’m joined by Amyn, a literary curator, community builder, and the creative force behind Something Bookish and Lipglossmaffia Empire all the way from Lagos, Nigeria. We talk about what it really means to build a bookish community, both online and in person. From hosting multiple book clubs to navigating Instagram algorithms, from DM-ing your favorite authors to protecting your joy, this conversation is hones...

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