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[close] "Interested in history - then you have found the right group". The History Book Club is the largest history and nonfiction group on Goodreads and these are some of our Focus Areas. We have welcomed many new worldwide members from 171 countries; we are a large international group which spans the globe. The tenth global History Book Club Readathon begins on Saturday at 8AM - December 17th - hurry and sign up - so you and your books can be counted. You must first join the group and then you can sign up here. Also, Reading Challenges on Japan and a new one on Ireland - sign up here. Discussions which are on-going are: Bentley is leading a spotlighted discussion of Washington, A Life by Ron Chernow - see here. The October 2016 Book of the Month - The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery kicked off October 1st - led by Teri - check it out here. . Just a Few of the Upcoming Selections: November BOTM - The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt by T.J. Stiles Dec/Jan BOTM - Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville

[close] 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 the great books, short stories and poetry of the late-18th century to the early-20th century. You can expect to find intelligent discussions associated with literary periods and movements; major and minor authors and their works; and potential connections and relationships with other artistic movements and periods (e.g., music, visual arts, architecture, etc.).We encourage participants to bring their intellectual curiosity and a willingness to share their knowledge and engage in critical thinking and discussion. This group is intended to be a safe, comfortable, yet stimulating haven for those looking to learn more and share their love for some of the World’s great literature.

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[close] This reading group will focus on natural history. We will immerse ourselves within the realm of organisms as we explore the biodiversity of the planet. Discover and discuss animal species ranging from vertebrates such as birds and mammals to soft-bodied organisms such as mollusks, worms and jellies. We will journey throughout the world's biomes via ecological and evolutionary perspectives, the microscopic connections and the life histories of different species. Hopefully we will gain a better understanding of the numerous species we share the planet with. Environmental aspects and conservation measures are also important topics of interest in this group. Coral polyps "Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality."