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[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 week. I personally started reading around the world in 2008. This venture has introduced me to far off lands, fresh viewpoints, and many new authors I might not have discovered otherwise. Here is a record of my travels since 2009: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/18478768-diane-s-world-travels-by-book I have worked very hard gathering resources for others to use and coming up with new activities. Please ask permission before copying and please give appropriate credit. The copycatting is getting ridiculous and tiresome. "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 Globe Stand Photo: Daniel Loiselle/Getty Images

[close] Hi All, Full disclosure, I am Mahmoud Suleiman Abdi Dualeh and created this group to allow readers of my works to discuss their thoughts here. All feedback is welcome, good or bad. Please note that I have been published in national newspapers, self-published works and had an article put on the front page of the university I attended's newsletter. but I am still an aspiring author. That does not mean that more or less judgement should be placed on me and my works. Legends, like J.K. Rowling, Dan Brown et al (i.e. the writer of Twilight series, the writer of The Hunger Games series and E. L. James), can be judged as the amazing. incredible and wonderful artists/authors/writers that they are while I would be scrutinized and appraised, if at all, as an aspiring author and writer (with the dream of being my own legend). Don't get me wrong; I want to do succeed as a writer for my family, friends, past, future and all loved ones. So please, judge away and join the group if you like!

[close] GMGR brings together parents, teachers, librarians, writers and readers, who all love middle grade books. If you've ever wished for your very own magic wardrobe, wanted a ride through Wonka's chocolate factory, or dreamed of running like the wind with Maniac McGee, join the party! Group Rules: Respect. Tolerance. Good vibes. Support. Poignant, sparkling, and witty conversations about middle grade books. Authors: We have a couple of dedicated (and quite active!) threads for writers. Please limit remarks promoting your own books to the Author's Corner and Offers area. Like any other party, if you only talk about yourself, you'll be left standing alone at the punch bowl. (This is said with all due respect and affection of a fellow writer...) If a member feels that someone is violating the spirit and guidelines of the group, please contact the moderators directly.

[close] A group of people with a lot of fantasy going on in there head.