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Classics and the Western Canon
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— last activity Aug 21, 2026 02:41PM
This is a group to read and discuss those books generally referred to as “the classics” or “the Western canon.” Books which have shaped Western though ...more
Catching up on Classics (and lots more!)
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The world is made up of two kinds of people: first, those who love classics, and second, those who have not yet read a classic. Be bold and join us as ...more
Around the World in 80 Books
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Reading takes you places. Where in the world will your next book take you? If you love world literature, translated works, travel writing, or explorin ...more
Odysseus’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Odysseus’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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Adult Fiction, Art, Biography, Book Club, Christian, Classics, Cookbooks, Crime, Ebooks, Fiction, Historical fiction, History, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Philosophy, Poetry, Politics, Psychology, Religion, Science, Science fiction, Suspense, Thriller, Travel, and War
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