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[close] This group is to discuss the book Murder In McHenry. This includes topics of corruption, Chicago Outfit (mob), mobster turned government witness Frank Cullotta, and the killer of my father mobster Larry Neumann. At this point I don't see the need to institute any rules. All intelligible questions are free game, so please join me. I look forward to speaking with you all. Take care and Happy Reading, Paul Scharff

[close] From April 1 to April 30 between 8-9pm MDT, I am honored to offer up my personal experiences with respect to having helped my father with his many medical issues from 1990 through 2008 in the hopes that my stories and information helps you and those you love. We can dive deep into any one of the (23) medical challenges my father faced or we can discuss the amazing process of putting his tribute memoir together. My father was a true warrior in life and I know the information I've captured can help others to deal with the same challenges. Naturally, I'd love for my tribute memoir to spread like crazy. Diabetes tripled in less than the three years that it took me to write my father's memoir. That's shocking and has got to change. Help me to make that change so we can all enjoy each other's company, longer.

[close] Welcome to the 6th Annual Nonfiction Reading Challenge! There are 12 prompts for the challenge. For each prompt, read a nonfiction book and share your thoughts in the Discussion Thread for that category. Dates: Challenge will run from 12:00 am on January 1, 2026 - 11:59 pm on December 31, 2026 (use your local time). Books begun before the start date & time DO NOT qualify. Books must be completely read by the end date/time to qualify. A couple of notes: -- All books must be nonfiction! -- You may choose any combination of categories to complete. -- Prompts can be completed in any order. -- Books may be used for one prompt only. -- Books may not be rereads. Here's to another Happy {Nonfiction} Reading Year!

[close] Have you ever dreamed of jetting off to start a new life abroad? Where would you go? Who with? And Why? Talk to Joe about some of the perils, and the pleasures, on Monday April 1st.