International

[close] Hey, are you interested in international Books too? In case you do, welcome to our bookclub! No matter which language your book is written in, tell about it.

[close] Non-fiction discussion book club for people who like to have deep and sophisticated moderated conversations about arts & sciences after reading the best world non-fiction literature. Join us for thought provoking Socratic discussion after completion of the relevant book. This non-fiction discussion book club is Toronto/GTA based, but after 2020 move to online video discussions, it is essentially open to anyone in the world (just check the list of previous books to make sure you are comfortable with that level of literature) The group calendar, actual membership and event details/link for videoconferencing is at meetup.com, but there are no fees for participants. Note, that we have in-depth real-time dialogs/discussions of book themes and questions for 2 hours in small group (6-7 people) – very interactive/face-to-face, and not based on written comments or reviews We accept new members, but check the rules below carefully ( no exceptions for people who did not read the book or want to attend in listen-only mode will be made)

[close] Every month this club explores a book of literature with a connection to a different country or culture. This group targets Toronto and Peterborough, but is not tied to Canadians. In fact, I encourage people from far and wide to join. The group is affiliated with meetup.com, but there are no fees for participants. There is a limit 16 people attending per meeting so it is necessary to sign up ahead of time. I’ve made a list of forty or so titles that appeal to me as possible book of the month choices. Here is the link: http://tinyurl.com/suggestedbooktitles. Book suggestions are welcome if they meet these guidelines: · The book must provide insights into a certain culture or conflict of culture (s). · The choice should be ‘literary’. In other words, no pulpy best sellers or simple coming of age stories. There are lots of books out there that have won prizes or have been short-listed for prestigious awards. · The choice should strive to ‘bounce around the globe’ so that the next month’s selection centres on a different continent than the last. - The choice should be readily accessible by the local public library. FORMAT: - The zoom link will be sent to you automatically as soon as you sign up through meetup. Each session will last no more than two hours. If you are new to Zoom and want to practice, send me a message and we can set up a time a few days before. - Participants will be capped at 16, so if you change your mind about attending, change your response to not attending or let me know at least one day ahead. The few meetings we’ve had so far have had some wonderful discussions!

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.