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[close] Where every hour is happy hour.

[close] Grupo creado con la finalidad de buscar gente afín con la que poder compartir tu próxima lectura.

[close] A group for women! We are quite relaxed and have very few rules. Here's the deal: I tried some other groups here at GoodReads but either I didn't like the vibe, or their rules (some groups kick you out for not participating enough!) or didn't feel welcome and comfortable. So I decided to try to get a group of my own going. And here we are 7 years later! This is a fun, social, lighthearted, no-pressure group and I hope you enjoy being part of it. This is a casual and laid back group of friendly, easy-going women readers with a variety of tastes. Each month there are usually three categories to choose from. Sometimes we have polls to vote on books, authors, topics, etc. You can read one of the books for the month, or all of them, or none. An ongoing feature we have is a "Member's Choice" read for the month, chosen from those most active and current in the group discussions. It's been fun to: read the same book; discuss it as we go; challenge ourselves to read books we may not have otherwise chosen; and of course, expand our "to-read" lists as we hear about books from other members. I always welcome input and suggestions. Who is this group NOT for? only a select few: men; MEAN GIRLS; authors who are self-promoting, and women who try to come off as super scholars, and try to put down other group members for not being nearly as intelligent or worldly as they are, this is not English class. Effective 2.1.13, we will no longer promote author's or member's books and /or blogs. Please do not ask me. There are plenty of other groups for that so please do not do that here. However, if you are an author who wants to join a great group of readers, without pushing your own works, please do join us! Additional Note: Please do not start a new discussion unless you have contacted a moderator and one of us has given you the OK. The exception to this of course, is under the Buddy Reads folder.

[close] "For Indians /non Indians/Earthlings/Aliens, who have a zeal to read and are passionate about books" says the Creator of this group :) To add to it, this group is for just about any gentle, non-argumentative soul who is interested in anything Indian. Make sure you bring along a good sense of humor ;) and a broad mind. This is a democratic group,that wants to discuss books, make friends and basically just have fun. Moderators are here just to do some dirty jobs, so feel free to suggest any ideas you might have to improve this group. We started off as an open group, but then seemed to attract all sorts of rude, abusive disruptive elements. So with great deliberations we decided to make it a private group attempting to screen in those who are genuinely interested, and not those who join for promoting their work by hook or by crook, and those who are bent upon stalking vulnerable individuals. Accepting you here shows our trust in you, and you may reciprocate being an active, friendly member ;-) We are a peace loving group and would like to stay that way! Authors are welcome, but please try to stick to the "promotions" folder if you want to promote your book. If you are interested in answering questions about the creative process of writing and the anxious experience of publishing , there is a separate thread for you :) We have a facebook page too! If you know of Book-a-holic Indians who aren't aware of this group, feel free to spread the word by 'like'-ing the page :)

[close] A book club for Fruit Stand #082 and friends!

[close] This group will be dedicated to reading books over the summer vacation to help with literature analysis and just having fun with reading. We will have-usually-one monthly book, maybe two depending on the lengths of the books and discuss the books. We can also discuss books during the school year that we are currently reading and help each other out if we are having trouble with analyzing. Feel free to post your reading challenge for the year and any recommendations you may have for the group.

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[close] welcome to the town of love. this town has been here for a long long time. no one noticed it, until now. it was re-discovered again where people from different parts bonded. and loved. currently, the town is still flourishing with the people. as new people reach the town, the population grows, but only a few are accepted. this town is filled with love and happiness. are you in?

[close] RAND Book Club and Summer Reading Bingo Central

[close] Summer Session true crime bookclub. Get ready to never sleep again!

[close] "It reminded me of _____ but in space." "I read _____ in high school, and it was the only book I actually liked." "It's like a cross between _____ and _____ with a little Harry Potter thrown in." "YOU'VE NEVER READ _____?!?!!?" You know the drill. Your friends reference it, your husband/wife/boyfriend/girlfriend/"sort of thing?" raves about it, even your favorite movies quote it, or it IS your favorite movie but you've never read the book. This book club is for those of us for whom, if you're anything like me, one of the following may apply... - we have finally developed a taste for reading and are severely behind on the classics; - we kindaaa, sortaaa, but actually slept through English class in high school and used Sparknotes/Hollywood remakes to supplement our book reports; - we buy a book that everyone is talking about and it just sits on our shelf, and sits there... and sits there; - we've heard the hype and are finally getting around to reading the actual book; - we want to expand our horizons beyond the single genre we usually read and want to do so with some time-tested material; - we just plain old want to get everyone off our backs for not having read _____. Every month we'll choose two books to read: 1) a classic (that everyone has probably read but us) 2) a "modern" classic or just a really popular book that is likely already on our to-read list but we haven't gotten around to it yet. Even if you've already read these books, re-readers are HIGHLY encouraged to help the rest of us amateurs navigate the best (or worst) of the best-sellers. Come one, come all! Click here for the latest group announcements.

[close] LIVESTRONG.COM's Healthy Reads Book Club is an interactive reading group that serves as a platform for learning and discussing all things wellness.

[close] This is a group designed to connect people who love to read. Everyone is welcome! Join, make friends and converse via goodreads email, regular email or snail mail!

[close] For those who love a good cozy mystery while curled up on the couch with a cup of coffee/tea/cocoa and maybe a dog/cat next to them. Please be kind and courteous to others while in the group. No foul language please.

[close] (Click on the cover to go to discussion) We believe reading is fun and find unique and challenging ways to spread the love of reading. The aim of our book club is to entice you, grab your imagination, and create an environment where people can discuss their thoughts on books in a warm, friendly, and inviting atmosphere thereby making everyone's reading experience more fun. Although reading is seen as an individual activity, you may be surprised to learn that reading challenges, "book of the month" discussions, reading games and competitions all help to enrich our love of books, read more, and find great book recommendations.

[close] Welcome fellow challengers! Looking for some reading adventures and fun activities? Come on in. Join us for an experience like no other… Many of our challenges have a broad time limit; monthly, bi-annual, annually, and some never end! Then some of our favorite challenges are listed below: • Scattergories Challenges • Spell Out Challenges • A-Z Challenges • Scavenger Hunt Challenges • Some others, just to name a few: Ducks-in-a-Row, Judge a Book By Its Cover, Best Motion Picture of the Year, The Extreme Jellybean Challenge… and there’s more! Be sure to check out our 'Challenge Directory' for a full list of current challenges.

[close] Book bingo is designed to help get you reading out of your comfort zone and to have a little fun! Use the hashtag #2017bookbingo on social media when posting pictures!

[close] Welcome to my Alternate Universe (AU) for J.K. Rowlings Wizarding World! The roleplay is set after The Cursed Child around the year 2025 (see plot) when all of the books characters have graduated. We are an Advanced RP Group, meant for semi to multi-para roleplay. We ask that you be at least 14 to join, but message a mod for possible exemptions (Cannon characters won't come into RP, but relations may be possible if believable to already established timeline) Group Ratings: Language: PG (Mild-No cursing. Exceptions: Hell) Sexual Content: PG to PG-13 (Suggestive, but not graphic-See Mod for clarity) Violence: R (Violent, but purposeful. No sensless violence for the sake of violence) [Note: Timeline is based on this; warning contains all the spoilers for the cursed child and Harry Potter Books: http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/books/696169/Harry-Potter-Cursed-Child-timeline-JK-Rowling-time-travel-Albus-Severus-Scorpius-Delphi ] This groups creator is a Christian and as such certian content is not allowed. See rules for full description and know that you do not have to be a Christian to roleplay, but simply follow the rules and respect the wishes of its creator. Any Questions please PM GuardianWolfKim [Note: All source materials come from http://harrypotter.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page ] You must have read or seen all of the Harry Potter Books/Movies. And preferably The Cursed Child as well. [Note: Stories that emerge in here may be incorporated into my fanfiction so please. Be aware by writing here you agree to let me use story ideas. I will NOT use original characters unless permission is given) “By yourself you’re unprotected. With a friend you can face the worst. Can you round up a third? A three-stranded rope isn’t easily snapped.” ‭‭Ecclesiastes‬ ‭4:12‬ ‭MSG‬‬ http://bible.com/97/ecc.4.12.msg Theme Song: "Coat of Arms" Jonathan Thulin https://youtu.be/euUHtA_Blrc

[close] I began this group in January 2015 to support fellow indie authors by featuring them on my website blog. Since then it has turned into a great resource of helpful tips, marketing resources, and just overall support for all indie authors. You're welcome to join our group as long as you contribute and are encouraging in your comments. Please note, in order to fully enjoy our group and make it the best Self Publishing Resource that it can be, we ask that you give as much as you take. If you want your books to be read, read other Indie Author books. If you want help, give help in return. This is how Support for Indie Authors can be the Ultimate Self Publishing Resource and Indie Author Support Group. Please take a moment to read through our Read Me Topics under each Folder Category in order to get a better grasp of our guidelines and where you should you post your questions/comments/etc. Thank you all and Welcome to Support for Indie Authors! Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter by visiting http://www.supportindieauthors.com/subscribe/ Sincerely, Ann Livi Andrews *Riley stole this from GG because everyone asks this question.* Bookwhack: Think about bookwhack as bird droppings. Everyone is having a picnic. The sun is shining. The food is good. The conversation is flowing. Then, suddenly a bird flies down and leaves a dropping, ruining the day for everyone. Bookwhacking is doing the same with your book. Going into threads and dropping your book name or cover or blurb without being invited to do so. You fly over, drop the bomb. and leave. Sometimes you stay to add a short comment but the sole purpose of it is to make people think you actually had something to say. In other words, it's finding any reason to push your book in the face of people who were not expecting it.

[close] This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underreported issues of our era. All you need is an enquiring mind and a desire to gain or share “underground knowledge”. This is also a place for readers to discuss the controversial topics explored in The Underground Knowledge Series – which includes the non-fiction books Genius Intelligence, Medical Industrial Complex & Bankrupting the Third World – by James Morcan & Lance Morcan.

[close] This is the reading club hosted by Colleen Houck, the author of the NYT bestselling series TIGER'S CURSE & the NYT bestselling novel REAWAKENED. Once a month we will be reading and discussing one book that Colleen selects and, if occasion permits, she will host a live chat here with the author of the book.

[close] We offer love, compassion & kindness to create a better world. We read books by & about people who have done this profoundly...Martin L. King, Gregory Boyle, Adam Kahane, Gandhi, Burt Berlowe, & our moderator Caroline Cottom. Our members are from Nigeria, India, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Philippines, Japan, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Uganda, New Zealand, Australia, Maldives, Canada, U.K., U.S., Netherlands, Ireland, Sweden, Norway, Turkey, Armenia, Albania, Russia, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, and more!

[close] This is the reading club hosted by a group of YA writers called The YA Story Sisters. Once a month we will be reading and discussing one book selected by the group, and when possible there will be a live chat here with the author.

[close] A discussion of women in literary science fiction.