Classics

[close] “One must always be careful of books," said Tessa, "and what is inside them, for words have the power to change us.” -Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel The Page Turners is an interactive group for readers of all ages and interests. All readers are encouraged to participate in our polls, discussions, and monthly all-group reads. All book lovers are invited to join! [close]

[close] Interested in history - then you have found the right group. This group's focus includes the following - autobiographies, military history, British history, World history, American history, SCOTUS, POTUS, ancient history, historical fiction and non-fiction books, current events, poetry, music, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, Civil Rights, the American Civil War, all World Wars, 50 books and movie challenges, history of Africa, art and architecture, European History, Latin American history, history of religions, the Napoleonic Wars, naval history, Native American history, history of Asia and all other historical genres; but with a heavy focus on non fiction books. The World History group discussion is the book Houses of Stone: : A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East by Anthony Shadid which was kicked off today. In the Presidential Series we are discussing: Woodrow Wilson: A Biography by John Milton Cooper Jr. Our Reading Challenge is "A Book Safari to the Middle East" - focusing on the traditional Middle East countries. In the historical fiction area, we have featured The October Horse, #5 by Colleen McCullough. And, of course, our discussion of the Federalist Papers continues. We have a yearlong discussion taking place on The Thirty Years War: Europe's Tragedy by Peter H. Wilson. Upcoming The Metaphysical Club by Louis Menand - 05/20/13 Roosevelt's Centurions: FDR & the Commanders He Led to Victory in World War II by Joseph E. Persico - 05/28/13 - The author will be joining us. All are welcome; but we do have rules and guidelines for the group. [close]

[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 4 books a month: The Book of the Month, Bitch's Choice, Bitchin' Biography & Bitchelle's Bonus. We also have a book we read quarterly (The Quarterly Classic) All books except Bitchelle's Bonus & Bitch's Choice are voted on as a group. Please see our Guidlines thread in the discussions. Happy Reading Bitches ;) [close]

[close] Nick Carraway, a young man from Minnesota, moves to New York in the summer of 1922 to learn about the bond business. He rents a house in the West Egg district of Long Island, a wealthy but unfashionable area populated by the new rich, a group who have made their fortunes too recently to have established social connections and who are prone to garish displays of wealth. Nick’s next-door neighbor in West Egg is a mysterious man named Jay Gatsby, who lives in a Gothic mansion and throws extravagant parties every Saturday night. Attend the parties, meet Gatsby, and enjoy life in New York during the Roaring 20s! [close]