Classics

[close] Too many books, too little time! A fun routine and some great camaraderie can boost your reading journey. Are you like me? I've got a deluge of books I want to read. There are old ones, modern ones, and a constant flood of new volumes calling me. Hardcover, softcover, eBooks, audiobooks, and more, in every genre imaginable. Not to mention the stacks already piled up at home, in the office, and on all my devices. It’s a rare book that I don’t want to read! Book clubs offer hope in keeping us on track with some of our reading. Through discussion, they help expand our views and broaden our appreciation. They are also fun! Yet with so many options, which book to pick? What book club to join? How do we choose? There is so much to wrangle with, and lifetimes are so short. I do not have a solution for this dilemma. But, hark! Or at least a stab in the dark. Introducing “The Wanna Read Book Club.”

[close] Have some follow up insights after a club meeting? Any recommendations that you think your fellow readers will enjoy? Let's keep the conversation going! -Alicia & Elizabeth

[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] This reading group is for lovers of classic Hollywood. The movies, crews, actors, designers, and books that discuss the golden age of Hollywood! Tip: visit Goodreads' cinema books or, Lists!