Why Read Alone? Get Social with Your Hobbies

Community Manager — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 13:55:00 GMT

Think of reading as a solitary pursuit? The explosion of social media makes this hobby, and many more, something you can pursue with a community of like-minded people. So take your hobby to another level by getting social.

Read Social

Atlantic Magazine teamed with journalism professor and author Jeff Howe to launch a Twitter book club (@1book140) that has nearly 67,000 participants. Every month, the participants vote on book selections and engage in lively, free-wheeling online discussions. Howe has even lured several authors to tweet in to discussions on their works. Finding someone to talk with about your favorite book or plot twist has never been so easy!

There's a Group for That

No matter your hobby, there's a social network out there for you. Social media communities like Hobeze, offer users more than 700 hobby social networks ranging from stamp collecting to windsurfing. The site not only allows users to find fellow enthusiasts, it provides forums for buying and selling gear as well as information on improving techniques with videos and articles.

For more hobby-specific social networks, check this comprehensive list.

Do you use social media to enjoy your hobbies? Share your thoughts here and on the Pendaflex Facebook page.

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Why Read Alone? Get Social with Your Hobbies