Dystopia

[close] hi hi! my name's isla, i'm the moderator of this group. i've just cleared practically everything in this group because it was inactive for a while and i figured i needed to refresh in order to spark up some more conversation. but basically, this is a group purely to chat about books and writing! you can chat about other stuff, but i don't know why you'd be on GR to talk about stuff other than books. anyways, join cuz we're a cool group of people.

[close] Study and discussion of the important questions of ethical and political philosophy from Confucius and Socrates to the present. Rules (see also the Rules and Housekeeping topic): Subject to copyright law and these rules, posters may cite, link, or quote any publication, including their own. Posts linking to outside sources must contain a brief explanation of the nature of the linked material and, unless obvious, how it is relevant to the topic being discussed. All posts and linked material must be in English. Posts and any linked material should be polite and not degenerate into ad hominem attacks. The purpose here is to seek light, not heat—rational discourse, not shouting matches. Leave your cable news persona at home and put on your philosopher's mantle when entering this group. Rational argumentation and Socratic questioning are welcome. Hectoring, intimidation, insult, and presumptuous condescension toward other group members are cause for immediate removal from the group. Internet "trolls," advocates of violence, and posters failing to comply with these rules will be removed from membership, as will posters who persist in raising issues that are outside the scope of the subject matter of this group. New members may introduce themselves in the New Member Introductions topic. See posts 4-5 here regarding the creation of new topics. Photo credit: Socrates sculpture at Louvre (CherryX per Wikimedia Commons [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons)

[close] Welcome to the book club for people with opinions!! We are proud to announce that this is Goodreads’ VERY FIRST GROUP where peace was never an option. We read everything. Literary classics. Pulitzer winners. BookTok romances. Fantasy epics. Weird little books with 300 ratings. No book is too highbrow; no book is too trashy. If it’s worth reading, it’s worth arguing about. This is a discussion-first group. We are here to debate themes, symbols, writing quality, characters, plot holes, author choices, reviews, ratings, and occasionally each other. Strong opinions are encouraged. You think the blue curtains symbolize grief? Defend it. You think the author accidentally wrote the worst protagonist in modern literature? Present your evidence. You gave a beloved classic one star? Explain yourself. If you like writing 5-star reviews that read like a thesis statement, or 1-star reviews that read like a hate letter, you’re home. Go into the group threads, go onto other members' profiles, and start a debate. If someone's take is weak, tell them. The goal isn’t to agree. The goal is to think harder, read closer, and have more interesting conversations than “5 stars, loved it.” Bring receipts.

[close] “Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put back together unless and until all living humans read the book.” ― John Green, The Fault in Our Stars Welcome to Addicted to YA If you're addicted to Young Adult books, then this is the place for you! Here, you can openly share your thoughts on YA books and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion. Join us in engaging group discussions about the books and their captivating characters. We wholeheartedly welcome new members with open arms! Before posting have you read our rules? General Rules Author, Q&A, and Giveaway Policies What is Book of the Month (BOTM)? Author Area (Self-Promotion) Rules Giveaways/Promotions Folder Rules