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Some clubs meet to talk about books. This Florida club discusses the news

NPR | By Hosts

Published March 18, 2026 at 3:49 AM CDT

In the Tampa Bay area, there's a new twist on book clubs. Instead of a novel, the club discusses news articles.

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