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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
50 books to read before you die
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— last activity Aug 05, 2026 02:54AM
These are the named books: 1 The Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien 2 1984 by George Orwell 3 Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 4 The Gra ...more
Science Book Club for the Curious
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— last activity Aug 04, 2026 03:27AM
Feeling inquisitive? Looking for good conversation? Love science and books? The Science Book Club for the Curious is just the thing for you. This virt ...more
Political Philosophy and Ethics
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— last activity 1 hour, 39 min ago
Study and discussion of the important questions of ethical and political philosophy from Confucius and Socrates to the present. Rules (see also the ...more
Derek’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Derek’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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Favorite Genres
Biography, Ebooks, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical fiction, History, Music, Non-fiction, Philosophy, Psychology, Science, Sports, and Travel
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