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The Hobbit

by J.R.R. Tolkien

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Excellent Women

by Barbara Pym

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The Readers Review: Literature from 1714 to 1910 — 3809 members — last activity 3 hours, 5 min ago
This is a group for discerning readers looking to discover, explore, and critically discuss some of the World’s literature, with a primary emphasis on ...more

Jane Austen — 5391 members — last activity 2 hours, 19 min ago
Established July 2007. Readers of Jane, gather here to discuss anything from Frank Churchill's secrets to Lady Catherine's whims. What finally "persua ...more

Brontë Book Club — 519 members — last activity Apr 07, 2023 12:57PM
A Goodreads group to run alongside the Brontë Book Club, an online reading group set up as part of Emily Brontë's bicentenary celebrations. ...more

Women's Classic Literature Enthusiasts — 1069 members — last activity Oct 03, 2026 09:34AM
This is a group for anyone interested in reading classical literature written by women.

English Translations of Scandinavian/Nordic Mysteries & Thrillers — 2113 members — last activity 14 hours, 49 min ago
A place to discuss Scandi Crime novels, which includes novels from: Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Denmark. Whether it's Smilia from Peter Hoeg's S ...more

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