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“Towards that small and ghostly hour, [Mr. Cruncher] rose up from his chair, took a key out of his pocket, opened a locked cupboard, and brought forth a sack, a crowbar of convenient size, a rope and chain, and other fishing tackle of that nature.”
― Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

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Victorians! — 3760 members — last activity 22 minutes ago
Some of the best books in the world were written and published in Great Britain between 1837 and 1901. What's not to love? Dickens, the Brontes, Co ...more

Comfort Reads — 1389 members — last activity Apr 23, 2025 01:19PM
When life gets busy and you need a break from serious reading what do you reach for? A comfort read means something different to everyone so join us, ...more

Reading with Style — 1458 members — last activity 4 hours, 13 min ago
A seasonal competition designed for the reader who enjoys discovering new authors, genres, and time periods.

Tudor History Lovers — 3108 members — last activity Nov 17, 2025 10:28PM
Anyone who enjoys historical fiction or history books about Tudor England will like this group. Whether you have been all the way to England just to t ...more

The Book Challenge — 1220 members — last activity Nov 17, 2025 08:05PM
What is The Book Challenge? The Book Challenge is a place where everyone can join in and share their yearly book reading goals. Do I have to read a ...more

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