
Read: "The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England" by Sanderson
Lively fantasy and sci fi book discussion over pints at a neighborhood pub, centered on Brandon Sanderson’s “The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England.” Social, low pressure hang where newcomers can jump in even without reading.
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