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Jon is currently reading

The Aeneid

by Virgil

bookshelves: 1-by-cis-men, 3-by-ww, old-school-03-roman, currently-reading

Reading for the 2nd time

read in October 2015

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Jon said: " Enjoyable seagoing adventure. Interesting historical context. Good translation.

Would recommend. "

May 28, 2016 12:04AM · see review

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Bryman's Social Research Methods

by Tom Clark

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Republic

by Plato

bookshelves: 1-by-cis-men, 3-by-ww, old-school-02-greek, currently-reading

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read in September 2010

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Oct 10, 2026 02:02PM

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Catching up on Classics (and lots more!) — 16869 members — last activity 1 minute ago
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Science and Inquiry — 4573 members — last activity 21 hours, 46 min ago
This Group explores scientific topics. We have an active monthly book club, as well as discussions on a variety of topics including science in the new ...more

Classics and the Western Canon — 5009 members — last activity Oct 30, 2026 07:17PM
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

Vietnam in Literature, History & Film. — 187 members — last activity Nov 02, 2026 12:14PM
To discuss the Vietnam War in literature, history, and film. To discuss favorite books and great new finds and the wars cultural legacy.

Our Shared Shelf — 222940 members — last activity 1 hour, 54 min ago
OUR SHARED SHELF IS CURRENTLY DORMANT AND NOT MANAGED BY EMMA AND HER TEAM. Dear Readers, As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading ...more

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