Psychology

[close] This group is dedicated to recommending and discussing books of fiction that walk the tightrope between telling a good story and making a cultural, societal, or philosophical observance, and if at some time in your life you came across a work of fiction which caused you to think deeply about real life, this is the place to share it. It's a difficult thing for a writer, to tell a story that holds the interest of a reader, while also subtly posing questions or examining issues. Some stories use a broad scope to view humanity's trial, a good example of such is 'The Scarlet Ibis' a short story by James Hurst. The story is only about a 10 minute read, but very powerful, it carried me through hope, love, triumph and joy, but also through cruelty, tragedy, and a terrible, heart-wrenching sadness. Other stories are more targeted, such as one of mine, 'Emma in the Zone', which is dystopian tale of revenge. The story though, is set in Portland, Oregon's futuristic Autonomous Zone of 2051, so it allows me to sneak in a little observation on what is actually going on out there now. In any case, I hope people will enjoy sharing the books that have moved them, and why they did.

[close] Inspire and be Inspired! Welcome to Inspiring Book Club where you can talk about your all-time favorite book that has inspired you the most, and helped change your life. What book has touched you deeper than any other? What words have moved you and transformed the way you look at life? Let's build a library of inspiring books that we hold dear to our hearts, and have a shelf filled with special offerings. Inspiring others is the pathway to our own discoveries —RCC

[close] Radical Reading is a new GR bookclub group dedicated to nonfiction books on various topics from a progressive, liberating, anti-racist, feminist and queer perspective. We have buddy reads and an active discussion board, where we talk about the books we read, exchange ideas or just have fun. Our goal is to engage in lively, productive and respectful conversations to expand our horizon and become an advocate/activist for positive societal change. The range of nonfiction books we read and discuss is wide, covering genres such as history, economy, art, sociology or politics. Our group is still new and thus a work in progress, however we gladly welcome new members! Please read the guidelines for a membership request. Guidelines for requesting membership 1) Prospective members must have an active public profile; a request from an inactive and non-public profile is rejected 2) We have mandatory questions you must answer when you apply 3) Authors are welcome; however self-promotion is not allowed 4) We may reject an application if we feel that the person is not joining in good faith, e.g. just here to provoke, troll or spread hateful content; or for the reasons stated under 1) and 2)

[close] A place to discuss all the unique aspects of Deaf culture as highlighted in the thriller Silent Fear (A novel inspired by true crimes) by Lance & James Morcan. This group can also be an intersection of sorts where Deaf and hearing people can engage and learn from each other.