Science

[close] Non-fiction discussion book club for people who like to have deep and sophisticated moderated conversations about arts & sciences after reading the best world non-fiction literature. Join us for thought provoking Socratic discussion after completion of the relevant book. This non-fiction discussion book club is Toronto/GTA based, but after 2020 move to online video discussions, it is essentially open to anyone in the world (just check the list of previous books to make sure you are comfortable with that level of literature) The group calendar, actual membership and event details/link for videoconferencing is at meetup.com, but there are no fees for participants. Note, that we have in-depth real-time dialogs/discussions of book themes and questions for 2 hours in small group (6-7 people) – very interactive/face-to-face, and not based on written comments or reviews We accept new members, but check the rules below carefully ( no exceptions for people who did not read the book or want to attend in listen-only mode will be made)

[close] This group is designed to encourage the reading and discussion of books focused on natural sciences, scientific discoveries and explorations, outdoor adventures, conservation, social/environmental justice, and nonfiction that unfolds a deeper meaning.

[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] Welcome to Nonfiction Reading - Only the Best ... a group dedicated to discovering, discussing and sharing the best nonfiction books in a given subject. All areas of nonfiction are open here ... especially general nonfiction, history, biography, economics, politics, journalism, science and technology, nature, health and medicine, country/regional writing, religion and more ... For Authors and Others: This is not a group for you to use to promote your book or other products. Failure to adhere to this will result in automatic removal from the group.