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Book[ed] & Swooned
Late night taproom readings of romantic fiction and swoon worthy poetry at Blind Tiger, blending staged book excerpts and spoken word turns for an intimate barroom literary night of audience reactions and bookish charm.
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Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.

Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.
Late-night communal reading and conversation focused on fiction and essays in a cozy Blind Tiger barroom, designed for readers seeking relaxed literary escape, community discussion, and shared favorite passages.

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