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[close] The purpose of this club is to read books about ideas and then subsequently meet up and discuss them. The main theme of the group is the evolution of human civilization(even loose connections are welcome). The books may be read in English or French. The conversations will be in English unless we unanimously agree to have it in French. Why are institutions or cultural norms the way that they are? Some philosophers claim much of this structure is arbitrary and could be removed without further consequence; whilst others claim even the little things have a deep property of emergent truth. This leaves the group open for analysis of economic and legal institutions throughout history. What is the best way forward? Should trial and error guide us or are there things that can only work when fully centralized? All are welcome

[close] Hi guys, Would you like to be part of a literary experiment? I wrote an experimental novel. It's a psychological legal suspense with some romance. I developed a narration technique that you have never seen before. I tried to look for a literary agent in the US, but the answer was the same from all those I had contacted: publishers make business rather than artistic or creative decisions. They see my narration technique as experimental, and therefore not a sure thing for sales. Agents and publishers are only interested in books that are easy to sell and won't spend time reading a book that dares to try something new. This means the audience won't have a chance to judge this original style for themselves unless I self-publish. I am tempted to do so because I would love to submit this novel to the readers and find out whether my technique works or not. But I also know that, once I start down the path of self-publishing, it makes it even more unlikely that I will find an agent willing to consider it. So, this is my plan. If this experiment is able to pique the interest of at least 2000 Goodreads users, I will offer a special launch on Amazon so you will be able to download the book for free. If you believe that writing is about more than just bottom lines, you can show your support for my initiative simply by joining this group and downloading the book when I set up the freebie. That's all the group members will be asked to do. I worked for 3 years of my life on this project and I'm happy to give it for free because, at this point, I would like to prove that basing decisions on marketing and sales isn't necessarily the best strategy. I would rather hear from readers whether they like it or not. But if this technique is not interesting, well, it will mean that agents and publishers are right. Thank you in advance to those who decide to join this group.

[close] An extension of My Legal BFF for those of us who love to read. Please feel free to share both professional and non-professional titles!

[close] Love animals? This is the place for you! We read and discuss animal-themed books, talk to authors and experts, hold giveaways! In ALDF's Animal Book Club you get the scoop on the latest books, revisit classics, and join in the conversation! Discussion is encouraged! Everyone can comment, ask our experts questions, and participate in contests. Please add books, suggest books, add threads and participate as much as you can! Read the original reviews and interviews at: http://aldf.org/bookclub hosted by Dr. Jennifer Molidor Books will be chosen that speak to issues the Animal Legal Defense Fund faces in its fight to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals.