About us
Welcome, fluttering into Social BookflyđŠ
We cultivate smart and social communities by reading across genres and connecting across souls.
Social Bookfly isnât just a book clubâitâs a social sanctuary where readers driven by intellectual curiosity gather for insightful and scintillating discussions that challenge perspectives and nurture growth.
Whether you linger in prose or leap into literature, you belong here.
Fly right in. Read wildly. Speak freely. Connect deeply.
You're not just a memberâyouâre a wingbeat in our collective flight.
Social Bookfly is where diverse stories find wings and so do we.
đŠ**What We Do**
- đ Finish reading a book designated by group poll before the event.
- đŁïž Share our thoughts about the book on the discussion day.
đŠđ«** What We DON'T DO**
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đ No Hate Speech or Discrimination: We embrace diverse perspectives. One instance of hate speech, harassment, or discriminatory remarks will result in immediate removal from the group. We protect this space with care.
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đ No Inconsistency with Commitment: Everyone contributes to our atmosphere of trust. Showing up is a shared commitment to a quality discussion. If you RSVP and No-show(once) or keep cancelling your RSVP(three times or more) across multiple events without informing us, you will be barred from participating in future events.
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đ No Promotional or Advertising Content: Please refrain from promoting products, services, or unrelated events.
Letâs keep our community clear, kind, and connected.
Upcoming events
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Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi
Las Palmas Rooftop Bar, 99 Irrawaddy Rd, Level 33 Courtyard Marriott Singapore, Singapore 329568, Singapore, SGIn June, we will be discussing the book, Taiwan Travelogue(Original Title: èșçŁæŒ«éé) by Yang Shuang-zi(æ„ćć).
The book tells a bittersweet story of love between two women, nested within an artful exploration of language, history, and power.
Set in 1930s Taiwan, a Japanese author develops complex feelings for her local interpreter. With clever metafictional twists, this work is both a delicious romance and an incisive postcolonial novel.
đ Accolades:
- Winner of the 2021 Golden Tripod Award
- Winner of the 2024 US National Book Award for Translated Literature
- Shortlisted for the 2026 International Booker Prize.
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The Story
May 1938. The young novelist Aoyama Chizuko has sailed from her home in Nagasaki, Japan, and arrived in Taiwan. Sheâs been invited there by the Japanese government ruling the island, though she has no interest in their official banquets or imperialist agenda. Instead, Chizuko longs to experience real island life and to taste as much of its authentic cuisine as her famously monstrous appetite can bear.
Soon a Taiwanese woman â who is younger even than she is, and who shares the characters of her name â is hired as her interpreter and makes her dreams come true. The charming, erudite, meticulous Chizuru arranges Chizukoâs travels all over the Land of the South and also proves to be an exceptional cook.
Over scenic train rides and braised pork rice, lively banter and winter melon tea, Chizuko grows infatuated with her companion and intent on drawing her closer. But something causes Chizuru to keep her distance. Itâs only after a heartbreaking separation that Chizuko begins to grasp what the âsomethingâ is...
Taiwan Travelogue unearths lost colonial histories and deftly reveals how power dynamics inflect our most intimate relationships.
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âA witty, rapturous hymn to Taiwanese food and a stinging critique of Japanese colonialism"
âFuchsia DunlopâNesting-doll narrative about colonial power in its many forms."
âThe New York Times Book Review----------------------------------------------------------
đEvent Details
- Date & Time: Sunday, June 7th, 3:00 PM
- Venue: Las Palmas rooftop bar
- Note: Please support the venue by ordering at least one drink.
đClub Guidelines
- Discussion: Please review the discussion questions before joining! You can find them via the link below.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1NKVL1HZbPKNKc5BQE-HUcbiCtPqIkCu3N4csKreh5DU/edit?usp=sharing - Next Month's Pick: Following the discussion, our next book will be chosen by group pollâcome prepared to champion your pick. Each month, we explore a different genre; for July, please bring at least one non-fiction recommendation. If your suggestion wins the vote, your book takes center stage! Even if not, youâll get to explore beyond your reading comfort zone.
âFAQ
- 1)"Do I have to finish reading the book to join the event?"
YES. Weâre here to discuss the book! To ensure a rich and meaningful conversation for everyone, all participants are expected to read the book in full before attending. - 2)"Can I just listen and not join the discussion?"
NO. We gather in person to share ideas. Your voice matters! Whether you agree, disagree, or interpret things differently, every perspective helps deepen our understanding of the book. Thereâs no right or wrong answer, and every opinion is equally cherished.
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Feel free to send me a message if you have any other questions.
See you in June, bookfliesđŠ!21 attendees
Past events
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