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Ongoing, First published Aug 13, 2018
This is a laid-back book club for anyone interested in sharing or reading stories with swords, well-developed storylines, and/or intrigue.

Any genre is welcome, from swash-buckling pirate adventure, mythical fantasy, to realistic retellings of historical periods. 

If it has swords and secrets, we want to read it!

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