💕 No Ordinary Night — A Reading Party with Hinge 💕
​Celebrating an Anthology of Real Love Stories
​Join Reading Rhythms and Hinge for an unforgettable evening inspired by No Ordinary Love—a campaign and limited-edition anthology that explores the emotional twists and turns of early dating through fresh literary voices and real Hinge couples.
​This book party is a celebration of connection, vulnerability, and the beautiful messiness of new relationships. We’ll gather in a cozy, bookish venue, The Lobby Bar & Garden at Alameda Hotel, to read, reflect, and share stories that reveal the unspoken harmony and self-doubt that color the beginning of love.
​📖 About No Ordinary Love:
​Developed in collaboration with Dazed Studio, No Ordinary Love is a unique project that pairs contemporary writers with real Hinge couples to retell pivotal moments in their relationships—from both partners’ perspectives.
​The anthology dives into the early days of dating: the excitement, the overthinking, the near-misses, and the slow-building trust that transforms two people into a we. Featuring voices like Upasna Barath, Hunter Harris, William Rayfet Hunter, Tomasz Jedrowski, and Jen Winston, with a foreword by Roxane Gay, this collection is part heartfelt memoir, part literary art.
​Available as a five-part weekly series on Substack and as a limited-edition hardcover, No Ordinary Love invites daters and readers alike to approach love with an open mind and a willing heart.
​What to Expect at the Party:
​✨ Quiet reading sessions, bring a book of your choice
đź’¬ Intimate conversations in 1-on-1 and small groups exploring the themes of early love and emotional complexity
🎶 Curated soundtrack to set the mood for connection and reflection
đź“š Limited-edition No Ordinary Love hardcover books free for attendees
🍸 Sip, savor, and spark connections—cash bar will be open all night!
​Whether you’re newly single, happily partnered, or somewhere in between, this party is for anyone who believes in the magic—and the mess—of love’s beginnings.
​Event Details:
​📍 Venue: The Lobby Bar & Garden, Hotel Alameda
🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 30
🕰️ Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM | Reading begins at 7:00 PM
​🎟️ Tickets: $10
Includes entry + immersive programming + and a copy of No Ordinary Love hardcover anthology
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​Disclaimer: By purchasing a ticket, you agree to have your photo/video used for social media/marketing materials, both as property of Reading Rhythms and other publications that may be present at our reading parties. Additionally, your purchase is final and no refunds will be given under any circumstances."