Thanks for the group recs Stephanie, I'm definitely going to check them out!

Hi Stephanie,

Yes, I remember. I managed to clear mine up by the help of an EI (detox from toxic chemicals) doctor. Avoid fragrance as it helped me. She made me wash all my clothes in baking soda to get the fragrance out and other things. I no longer have any trigger points so it can be done. However, I also have CFIDS.

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Thank you for your kind words. Believe me, they mean more than you know.

Thanks for the list ... I'm going to go check some of these out!

I am now an official member of the Seasonal Challenge group, and it is FANTASTIC. I still cannot get over how IMAGINATIVE this group is. I don't want to spoil it, but I encourage anyone looking for something different to go read what they are all about. The tasks are incredible!

Stephanie,
First, I hope that you are feeling better as the days go on.

Secondly, THANK YOU for the incredible resource! I look forward to checking out some of the groups you mentioned. Quite the diverse list, and I really appreciate your taking the time to post.

Yes, but it doesn't matter. I am actually planning on finding a new teaching location after this school year. I cannot handle the commute any longer. I like to be involved and I can't do that living so far away. I have had to miss many days for appointments (I have fibromyalgia) and b/c the school is so far away I have to take entire days off. It will all work out in the end. I am just frustrated today and that came out in my posting. I will be home tomorrow and then back to work on Thursday.

Stephanie,

Do you have Dr. excuses when you go back to work? Might help build your case and keep your job.

Linda

Yeah, but my job is probably in jeopardy! Too bad I am not paid to moderate my book groups!

I'm sorry you're sick but isn't it fun to have time to hang out here?

There ARE so many. It is hard to find which groups are really GOOD. I tend to go for smaller, more active groups, although I belong to the seasonal challenge and a YA group that both have near 1000 people.

I have been out of work sick since last Wednesday, so I have had a lot of time to explore the site!

Thanks for the group recommendations Stephanie. There are so many out there it is hard to know which ones are worth joining. I'm going to check a few of these out.

Still behind, I just listened to this episode last night and it got me really excited because goodreads has become a huge part of my life. I love moderating 4 groups and being a part of a few others. Quick rundown for the person looking for something other than the typical MUST READ THIS THIS MONTH book group.

Busy as a Bee Books - Every two months, one member chooses the theme and all other members nominate books. You choose which books you want to read and how many. There are guided discussions, open discussions, games, television and movie chatter, etc. This is a close-knit group.

YA Reads for Adults - CherylAnn does a terrific job moderating this group which features a classic and contemporary YA read (good for adults too) with many discussion questions.

The Ultimate Teen Book Guide Challenge - Using the book of the same name, four books are randomly selected each month, or readers can choose books at their leisure. It is purely a challenge site, so members mark their progress using tickers and a "journal" type thread, and there is one open discussion for each book.

Bookmarks Subscribers - If you like the magazine, you'll like the group. I have gotten to know Jon the editor pretty well and he is involved (I kind of dragged him in!)

Modern Library Challenge - If you like tackling lists, this is a good group for you. Again, members keep track of their progress with journal like entries, a ticker, and a common group discussion. Read what you want, but one-three books are featured each month.

The Seasonal Book Challenge - I am not yet an official member, but some of my friends are. This book group is SO CREATIVE, you absolutely must check it out for yourself. There are specific reading tasks to complete and a point system. Trust me, this is worth looking into. The moderator has come up with something so imaginative and unlike anything I have seen on goodreads; perhaps that is why so many people have taken on her challenges.

Best book discussions we have had:
The Handmaid's Tale, Little Stranger, The Poisonwood Bible, and Cutting for Stone. Those are just four that come to mind.