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[close] Welcome to The Marginalia Society where books become conversations. The Marginalia Society is an all-genre community for readers and authors who believe every book has a conversation waiting to happen. From romance and mystery to fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction, poetry, memoir, biography, history, philosophy, psychology, business, and beyond, every genre has a place here. We believe great reading communities should be open to different tastes, perspectives, and ways of experiencing a book. We are here for more than simply finishing a book and giving it a rating. We talk about the stories, characters, ideas, themes, questions, arguments, writing, and perspectives that make books worth remembering and discussing. Readers can discover new authors, exchange recommendations, take part in group reads, share different interpretations, and introduce books they believe deserve more attention. Authors are welcome too. The Marginalia Society provides a space where authors and readers can meet around books through discussions, reader questions, author conversations, behind-the-book stories, and conversations about the ideas and inspiration behind their work. Whether you read one genre faithfully or move from romance to history, fantasy to memoir, mystery to poetry, you belong here. Read anything. Discuss everything. Discover something new. The Marginalia Society, Where books become conversations. The premise is simple, but deliberate: Read deeply. Examine freely. Question thoughtfully. Reflect honestly. Review independently. Marginalia Society is where a book becomes the beginning of a conversation rather than the end of one. And you can also contact the founder here: georginiabradley99@gmail.com

[close] This reading group is for lovers of classic Hollywood. We discuss the films, crews, actors, designers, and books that cover the Golden Age of Tinsel Town! Tip: find more Goodreads' cinema books here or, Cinema Groups or, Lists or, ...simply join us in Xanadu!

[close] Welcome to Niels Featured Book Circle! Discovering outstanding reads and highlighting compelling stories across a wide range of genres. Niels Featured Book Circle is a dedicated reading community focused on impactful books, curated features, and direct engagement between readers and authors. We explore titles across diverse fields, including cultural history, social research, architecture, environmental studies, art criticism, and much more. What You’ll Find Here: Curated Featured Reads: Handpicked, impactful titles across various genres that deserve a spot on your reading list. Deep-Dive Discussions: Dedicated discussion prompts and spoiler-friendly threads for every featured book. Genuine Ratings & Reviews: Honest, thoughtful community book ratings and reviews to help you discover authentic recommendations. Written Author Q&As: Direct reader-to-author written exchanges, giving you exclusive insights into the stories and creative processes behind featured works. Community Reader Space: A welcoming place to share recommendations, exchange ideas, and chat about what you’re currently reading. Whether you're looking to expand your reading horizons or engage in thoughtful dialogue, we’re thrilled to have you in the circle! Get Started: Drop by our Introductions thread in the discussion forum to say hello and share what you're currently reading!

[close] Reading takes you places. Where in the world will your next book take you? If you love world literature, translated works, travel writing, or exploring the world through books, you have come to the right place! ATW80 began in 2009 as a challenge on TNBBC. The separate group was established in 2011. Anyone can join and participate in the challenges or readings at any time. Challenge participation is not a requirement of joining. Anyone who loves reading books from around the world is welcome here. The main purpose of this group is to travel the world through books, experiencing new authors and cultures along the way. Want to read about the world? We have close to 50,000 books cataloged by setting and more are added each week. I personally started reading around the world in 2008. This venture has introduced me to far off lands, fresh viewpoints, and many new authors I might not have discovered otherwise. Here is a record of my travels since 2009: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/18478768-diane-s-world-travels-by-book I have worked very hard gathering resources for others to use and coming up with new activities. Please ask permission before copying and please give appropriate credit. The copycatting is getting ridiculous and tiresome. "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr. Suess “There are too many books I haven’t read, too many places I haven’t seen, too many memories I haven’t kept long enough.” ― Irwin Shaw Globe Stand Photo: Daniel Loiselle/Getty Images