Alternate History

[close] Mythdark: A sub-genre of fantasy that specifically uses inverted tropes, morally “grey” characters, and a profound lack of hope and/or joy that takes place in an environment of crushing poverty and/or war and is on the most basic level an Ancient or Religious Myth tale. It is an attempt to make sense of the ancients’ belief in omnipotent powers that demanded payment, often in blood. It is a way to understand how rational beings can be persuaded to set aside personal objections and orderly thoughts to embrace the most heinous acts with the intent of pacifying the gods or avoiding personal loss.

[close] This group is fun way for those participating in the Marshall Public Library's annual adult reading challenge to track their reading and share book ideas with others.

[close] I started this thinking it was temporary, but it's easier to leave it permanent. Ask me anything.

[close] "Interested in history - then you have found the right group". The History Book Club is the largest history and nonfiction group on Goodreads and these are some of our Focus Areas. We have welcomed worldwide members from over 171 countries; we are a large international group which spans the globe. Discussions: Bentley leads Cuba: An American History by Ada Ferrer (Spotlighted Book) and The Federalist Papers is an on-going study. Upcoming: River of the Gods: Genius, Courage and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile by Candice Millard (Book of the Month) Free Book Offer soon to History Book Club members - stay tuned for details - North America offering - "for HBC members only" Become a Free Reader (only at the HBC) - we will tell you how and we are currently Free Reading many books. Find Challenges for the Two Koreas, Ireland, Japan here - You can scroll through them and join the challenge that interests you.