Reading Rhythms x National Book Foundation: Summer Reading Adventures ft. Naima Coster

​Looking for the perfect way to kick off your summer reading era? 📚☀️

​Join us on June 2nd at Untitled Hotel on Freeman’s Alley for the official launch of the National Book Foundation’s 2026 Summer Reading Adventure—and trust us, this is one of those you-had-to-be-there nights.

​You’ll be in the room with New York Times bestselling author Naima Coster 💫, with exclusive access to advance copies of her upcoming novel Take What You Can (out August 4).

​Here’s a little taste of what you’ll be diving into…

​Two best friends. A study abroad trip in France 🇫🇷. A decade of distance. Now reunited in New York—both expecting baby girls and trying to build a life side by side. But as motherhood, class, and complicated marriages enter the picture, everything they thought they knew about each other begins to shift.

Named one of People’s Most Anticipated Books of 2026, this is the kind of story you’ll devour in one sitting—and then immediately need to talk about with someone who gets it 💬

​✨ Pre-order your copy of Take What You Can here!

​The evening itself will go a little something like this:
📖 Structured reading time to sink into your book
🔥 A cozy fireside chat with Naima
💬 Small group conversations that go beyond “what are you reading?”

​Doors open at 6:30 PM, and we’ll be reading, listening, and connecting from 7–9 PM.

​Bring whatever you’re currently reading—and come ready to be part of something special 💛

​Reading Rhythms is a series of welcoming reading parties designed to make it easy for people to gather and read socially. We invite you to bring any book you want and facilitate silent reading periods, as well as 1-on-1 breakouts, and group discussions to pull on the threads of the books that everyone is engaging with.

​In a world that can often feel devoid of interest and meaningful connection, we bring readers together to reconnect with our love of learning, to experience the wonder of beautiful venues and curated music, and to gather amongst all of the people who want to be in that very same room.

​Our favorite conversations happen in the Reading Rhythms mobile app. Join us there → https://readingrhythms.app ___________________________________________________________________

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