Epic

[close] The Cocoon serves to function as a gathering point for readers of all genres (except Erotica and Porn) to share what they're reading, discuss books/authors with no fear of criticism or snobbery. Whether you're dedicated to a genre or an eclectic reader, this a group more about reading habits and the shared experience of being a reader as a opposed to a strict book club . Think of it as an informal book forum for those of you who long to chat books, but have limited time or don't want to feel lost in a huge group. It's about quality of experience as opposed to quantity of member. All Genres (with the exclusion of Erotica, Kink & related) are allowed, in order to make this family friendly All ages. Features Include: NO official books of the month Currently Reading Bookshelf Is a List FYI of recently released books that you might be interested in reading. Each member can have their own folder to keep track of TBR, books read, schedule reading, buddy reads, something you have written (active members to self promote your writing/books please use your own folder), etc. Join challenges created (or create your own in your own folder) to track your reading goals. Join buddy/series reads or start a new one. Authors we ask you not to join the group just to promote your work. As this group is not for promotion but a social gathering.

[close] A group for fans of the large-scale adventures and engaging characters found in the Epic Fantasy genre. We are social and talk about the books we read here. Join the conversation! Group Rules: 1. Be kind and respectful. 2. Members are expected to comment at least occasionally. 3. Self-promotion is not allowed, except with prior moderator approval.

[close] The focus of this group is historical fiction set in Ancient and Medieval eras(with some post Medieval), in any geographical location. Preference is given to themes of: engaging politics, sprawling battles, drugs(errr .. mead) and debauchery. If authors like Robyn Young, Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield resonate with you, this group is designed for you. If you are bursting in your seams to discuss their books, please do come in. AUTHORS welcome as READERS ONLY. Limited opportunity for self promotion exists in A&M! No romantic melodrama books please. Want to gush about this great Victorian-era romance novel you've discovered and had been smitten with? Not the right group for you. We encourage freedom of opinion on books and authors in this group. As long as the opinion is respectful and harmless and breaks no Group rules. Don't feel you can't be honest about a book or author. No matter how popular the book or author is. Our Group Motto, courtesy of George S. Patton, is: If everybody is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking.

[close] A virtual book club for reading all things fantastical, magical, mythical, and more. We meet via zoom on the last Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm EST! Moderated by booksellers at the Oxford Exchange bookstore.