Classics

[close] Everyone has read at least one Classic, whether it is by your choice or on a list from class. There are many Genres of a Classic novel: In Translation, History, Mystery, Young Adult, Non-Fiction, Short Stories, Sci/Fi and/or Horror all are found in some of the most famous novels in the Literary Cannon. If you would like to delve into these beautifully written works come and join us in the challenge of expanding your world of Classics! (12/26/2014)

[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 worldwide members from over 171 countries; we are a large international group which spans the globe. Discussions: Bentley leads James Madison: A Biography by Ralph Ketchum (Presidential), Hoover: An Extraordinary Life in Extraordinary Times by Kenneth Whyte and Noah Feldman's book - The Three Lives of James Madison: Genius, Partisan, President, Stamped, and The Federalist Papers - a long term offering continues. Upcoming: (BOTM) Madame Fourcade's Secret War: The Daring Young Woman Who Led France's Largest Spy Network Against Hitler and Sweet Taste of Liberty: A True Story of Slavery and Restitution in America Free Book Offer soon to History Book Club members - stay tuned for details - North America offering - "for HBC members only" Become a Free Reader (only at the HBC) - we will tell you how and we are currently Free Reading Salt and The Threat. Also White Fragility and the classic Faces at the Bottom of the Well and The Room where it Happened. Find Challenges for the Two Koreas, Ireland, Japan here - You can scroll through them and join the challenge that interests you.

[close] Real Bitches Read Books! ;) This is a group for women only. Not trying to be a Bitch, but well... LOL! If you love to read, share book suggestions, do reading challenges & discuss some fun topics, This is the group for you. There is something for everyone! We currently feature a Book of the Month and a Book of the Quarter. All books are voted on as a group. We offer a lot of variety. You choose what you want to participate in. Participation is optional but strongly encouraged. Please see our Guidelines thread in the discussions. Happy Reading Bitches ;) NOTE: This group reads a WIDE variety of books. While the name is Bookworm Bitches, we are not a feminist group nor do we read female authors exclusively. We do not adhere to one theme or another. Variety is the spice of life, as they say.

[close] Our group reads vintage British mysteries from the Golden Age and beyond. During 2021 we have an 'Assorted Christies' challenge, reading a selection of Agatha Christie mysteries including standalones and lesser-known detectives. Previous challenges have included Ngaio Marsh, Dorothy L Sayers, Agatha Christie's Miss Marple books and PD James. We also read and discuss books by many other authors from the era, including a few from other countries.