Literature

[close] This group is only for the darkest of souls… entry is only granted to those who have treaded the cold cobblestone roads in the Russian slums with their bare feet… Come now all to spread the word of the great gospel that is Bratva Literature.

[close] This group is for readers and writers who want more from literature than distraction. We read books that carry weight, atmosphere, conflict, silence, memory, and truth. We talk about fiction, short works, children’s books with depth, literary storytelling, and honest writing that leaves an echo. This is not a group for empty hype, forced positivity, or shallow promotion. The goal is simple: better reading, better writing, sharper discussion, and real literary growth. If you care about voice, tone, structure, emotional restraint, symbolism, mood, and what a book is really doing beneath the surface, you are welcome here.

[close] This a book club for anybody interested in reading existentialist literature and fiction. Every month I'll be putting up a new text either by an existentialist author or containing existentialist themes. I encourage you to read the text along with other people and engage in a discussion at the end of each month, however feel free to use the group to discover existentialist literature at your leisure. MONTHLY READS ARE AS FOLLOWS: May - The Boxer and the Goalkeeper by Andrew Martin June – The Rebel by Albert Camus July – The Awakening by Kate Chopin Aug/Sep/Oct - Being and Nothingness by JP Sartre November – The Nose by Nikolai Gogol December - Bartleby the Scrivener by Herman Melville I am by no means an expert in existentialism and welcome contributors and suggestions for upcoming reads. This group is not just for those well-read in the area but for people like myself who are open to discovering it.

[close] Welcome to Shine & Shadow. We are a group focused on monthly group reads and discussions. We have 3 group reads per month: 1 'Dark' read, 1 'Light' read, & 1 'World Tour' read. Choose which group read to participate in depending on your mood for the month. Join us and jump into the discussion! Genres enjoyed: General Fiction, Fantasy, Thriller, "Slice of Life", Memoir, Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Queer, Historical Fiction, Horror Genres (typically) not enjoyed: Romance, Young Adult, Self-help, Cookbook, How-To Guide, Ancient Untranslatable Tome Written In Dead Language *In this group we welcome everyone and so wish to keep the group public. However, due to some adult themes discussed in our group reads, we would like to request all members are over the age of 18. If you are found to be under 18, we may remove you from the group.