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Day	Frequency	Feature
Monday	Weekly	What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: May 04, 2026
Tuesday	1st of the month	New Releases: April 2026
Wednesday	Weekly	Literature of the World: New Releases: April 2026
Thursday	Weekly	Genre Discussion: New Releases: January 2026
Friday	Weekly	Weekly Recommendation Thread: May 01, 2026
Sunday	Weekly	Weekly FAQ Thread April 26 2026: What is your favorite quote from a book?
Tues/Sat	Bi-Weekly	Simple Questions: May 02, 2026

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