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Flyleaves

Blind dating meets book club.

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Flyleaves

Flyleaves

Flyleaves

Flyleaves

Flyleaves

Blind dating meets book club.

Blind dating meets book club.

Blind dating meets book club.

Blind dating meets book club.

Sleidi
Sleidi
Sleidi
Sleidi
3 Campaigns |
New York, United States
$190 USD 8 backers
1% of $10,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
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Short Summary

Ive realized that some people don't know what a flyleaf is, so I'd like to clarify that it's the blank page at the front or back of a book, as well as the name of a band that plays Christian alternative music  . . . but we're not affiliated with them at all.

Flyleaves will be a website where "blind dating meets book club."

Using Flyleaves, book readers who often find themselves unable to discuss what they're reading with anyone will be able to find people who are reading the same book  as them and arrange to go on a date, a friendly hang out, or a book club meeting at approved locations. A category search will also be implemented so that members can be looked up based on the genres that they enjoy. To avoid the risk of spoilers, members will be matched up based on a progress bar that will indicate how far along in the book they are.

We will strive to get people to attend more literary events by allowing our members who are arranging dates to choose from a list that will include readings, poetry slams, and other events.

Our aim is also to support our local, independent bookstores, and coffee shops. When members decide to meet each other, they will be able to choose from a list of suggested locations, as well as suggest their own.

Members' profiles will include a "bookcase" which will showcase some of their favorite books. And while browsing through someone's bookcase, members will be able to click on a "find book" link that will lead them to a directory of independent bookstores in their area that carry the book.

Another notable thing:

While choosing their gender and sexual orientation, members will have the ability to choose from a broad range of selections, such as trans and/or queer, which is an option that most sites don't offer.

What We Need & What You Get

Development, design, and marketing. And it's all pretty expensive.
 
$1,000 for the domain name that someone realized was great, claimed and then put on sale for a ridiculous amount of money.
$4,000 for the development.
$2000 for the design.
$3,000 for marketing.
 
In return, you will get an user-friendly, uncluttered and functional website.

The Impact

Flyleaves' noble intent is to bring people together to talk about books. To get them to share their affinity for novels, memoirs, comics, longform, and so forth. And to allow people to meet and connect on a frank and intellectual level.

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My gratitude

$20 USD
A personal thank you email.
1 claimed

Illustration

$50 USD
A black and white comic or illustration created by me or a friend.
1 claimed

Print

$100 USD
A color print of this image: http://24.media.tumblr.com/17ecbf313ec5ac19faef06a76953314e/tumblr_mjjumnvdg41rjoep3o1_1280.jpg
0 claimed

Book

$500 USD
A copy of one my favorites books. I won't disclose which one, so it'll be a surprise.
0 claimed

Bundle

$1,000 USD
A bundle of my favorite books.
0 claimed
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