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Ah, book groups. They start out with such noble intentions -- we'll read classics and intelligently discuss them! -- and so often devolve into boozy sessions of snack-filled "Game of Thrones" debates. (Am I projecting too much here?) Finally, here is a nifty new site that promises to enliven your book group without distracting everyone...too much. Small Demons is a weirdly addictive new site that allows users to "enter the storyverse."

Unfortunately, this does not mean you can actually step into your favorite fictional world, a la Gumby (I know, I was disappointed at first too). But darn close! Users can check out their book club's next pick (or a favorite book, or one you'd like to read) and find an interactive list of people, places, and things that appear in the book. A fun, new way to think about a book, but also a way to guide your reading -- for example, users can browse all books that mention Zeus, or California, or Coca-Cola. Share it at your book club's next meeting...or keep it to yourself, and make it seem like you just did some really awesomely close reading.

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