Intrigue

[close] A group for those who enjoy old style sci-fi/horror such as The Twilight Zone, The Outer Limits etc. and old comics such as Fantastic Tales, Weird Worlds etc. and the stories from Poe, Lovecraft, Bradbury and the lesser dated such as Eerie Indiana, Goosebumps, Room 101, Stranger Things and if you can add more this group is probably for you... suggest, read/watch, review & comment...

[close] Dedicated to World War II espionage novels: Ken Follett, Jack Higgins, W.E.B. Griffin, Alan Furst, etc. Find a book or series here; browse authors, participate in games/trivia. Visit the genre pages, or lists. Explore the cloak-and-dagger skullduggery which gave us victory in WWII! Authors, check-in & review the ground rules group fonts by Cool Text

[close] Pssst--buddy. Dig spy stories? Foreign intrigue? Conspiracies? Join up with.. We got LeCarre, Deighton; Follett; Littell; Ambler; Furst; Silva and more. In spades. Cozy up with classics and track the newest trends in this always-timely brand of fiction. Hunt down a favorite series or uncover new authors. Play games & trivia; visit Genre pages or Lists. Authors, check-in; review ground rules . group fonts by Cool Text

[close] Welcome to Cold War Chronicles, a Goodreads group dedicated to exploring the multifaceted world of the Cold War era (1947-1991). From the espionage exploits of spies like Kim Philby and James Bond's literary adventures to the military history of conflicts like Vietnam and the Cuban Missile Crisis, we're here to delve into all aspects of this tense period. What to Expect: - Thematic Reading Lists: Curated monthly lists based on themes like "Espionage Classics," "Counter-Insurgency Conflicts," and "Nuclear Brinkmanship." - Group Reads & Discussions: Scheduled group reads of key Cold War works followed by lively discussions. - Spotlight Author of the Month: A monthly highlight on influential authors of Cold War literature, such as John le Carré, Tom Clancy, and Frederick Forsyth. - Sub-Groups & Topics: -- Espionage Files: Discuss spy novels, real-life espionage tales, and covert operations. -- Military Conflict & History: Analyze the military strategies, battles, and the influence of the Cold War on various global conflicts. -- Propaganda & Media: Explore the impact of Cold War propaganda, from film and literature to news media. -- Nuclear Standoff: Discuss books and historical analyses centered around nuclear deterrence and arms races. -- Cold War Movies & Documentaries: Share and discuss notable films, documentaries, and TV shows.