[close] Welcome to the SciFi and Fantasy Book Club! Mods Allison, Whom the Clayr Saw Yours in calendrical heresy: Anna Mods in Absentia: Founder: Nick Hello and welcome! You're in the right place if you are looking for monthly reads in your favorite genres, a host of intriguing challenges, and oodles of friendly discussion. Introduce yourself, vote in the polls, or jump right into discussion! But first, check out everything you need to know.

[close] This group is dedicated to an appreciation of important works of literature, both classic and contemporary... that happen to fall into the category of Dark Fiction. We tend to avoid the big, banal blockbusters (and the more lurid fare) in favor of beautifully written explorations of the unknown, many of them obscure, all of them extraordinary. [Note from the Moderator: A couple of years ago, we changed our group name from "Literary Horror" in order to expand our sphere of interests (and dislodge a few embedded trolls). Our enthusiasms embrace Gothic, Weird Fiction, and Noir, as well as much that might be classified as Horror, but we also appreciate literary fiction that cannot be easily fitted into a marketing niche. In fact, this latter group of titles has evolved into our primary focus. Most serious fiction deals (to some extent) with darker themes, and many works of distinction have employed supernatural, surreal or existentialist elements. These books have power. They endure, because they appeal to serious readers and provide thoughtful entertainment. Come. Explore them with us.]

[close] “One must always be careful of books," said Tessa, "and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.” ― Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel Welcome to Addicted to YA If you're addicted to Young Adult books then come join. Here you can share your thoughts about YA books and just be yourself around people who like the same kind of books. Come participate in the group discussions about the books and the characters. New members are always welcome!

[close] There is at least one reading challenge within the group per month as well as quarterly reading challenges, buddy reads, book of the month group discussions, non-competitive challenges, read to reviews, and more. Group Rules Please be respectful of this and other groups. Spamming other groups and other members will not be tolerated. Reviews must be original, new, and not be a synopsis of the book. Anyone not following these guidelines will be removed from the group after three infractions. If you have questions feel free to contact a moderator.