The Readist Circle

Most book clubs stick to plot points and personal opinions. We go deeper. The Readist Circle is where serious readers gather to engage with texts the way they deserve—through the lens of theory, criticism, and ideas that matter. We read fiction alongside philosophy, novels next to manifestos, stories through frameworks that illuminate how power, identity, and culture actually work.

This isn't about racing through bestsellers or sharing surface reactions. It's about the kind of reading that changes how you see the world. We take time with challenging texts, ask difficult questions, and bring intellectual tools that most reading groups ignore. Think Brave New World through Foucault's lens on power. Beloved in conversation with trauma theory. The Handmaid's Tale alongside feminist philosophy.

Our conversations are asynchronous and thoughtful—perfect for readers who want substance over speed, depth over hot takes. No pressure to perform, just space to think critically in community with others who believe reading is both pleasure and practice.

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