Classics

[close] This is a group for reading vintage British mysteries from the Golden Age and beyond, including the British Library Crime Classics series. During 2018-2019 we are reading Ngaio Marsh's Inspector Alleyn mysteries as a group challenge. Previous challenges included the Lord Peter Wimsey and Miss Marple books. We also read and discuss books by many other authors from the era, including a few from other countries.

[close] We're here because we like reading and we like chatting about reading. But we are here especially because we strongly believe that reading is not just something we do alone, but something that can unite people of different kinds, all over the world! This group really is all about books! In terms of group reads we have a monthly fiction book and a bi-monthly group read of a classic. We feature dedicated sections for non-fiction, poetry, short stories and drama. We also have weekly poetry postings (the Monday Poem). Quarterly there is a group discussion of non-fiction books in which members are encouraged to read books that relate to a specific theme and another theme for short stories. We feature a yearly challenge which varies from year to year in form. In addition, we have a section for people to post their yearly personal challenges and books read during the year.

[close] Reading takes you places. Where in the world will your next book take you? If you love world literature, translated works, travel writing, or exploring the world through books, you have come to the right place! ATW80 began in 2009 as a challenge on TNBBC. The separate group was established in 2011. Anyone can join and participate in the challenges or readings at any time. Challenge participation is not a requirement of joining. Anyone who loves reading books from around the world is welcome here. The main purpose of this group is to travel the world through books, experiencing new authors and cultures along the way. Want to read about the world? We have close to 50,000 books cataloged by setting and more are added each month. Globe Stand Photo: Daniel Loiselle/Getty Images "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr. Suess “There are too many books I haven’t read, too many places I haven’t seen, too many memories I haven’t kept long enough.” ― Irwin Shaw

[close] **Get started here!** **Join in our monthly Genre Challenge** **Check out our Maxi Challenges** Looking for fresh ways to chip away at your TBR shelf or try something new? We have a variety of challenges, readathons, and buddy reads to help with that! How many books are you planning on reading in 2019? Want to discuss what you've read/how to meet your goals? This group is great for that too. Discuss your favourite books, track your progress and encourage each other!