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[close] Join us for intellectual books & discussion, both fiction & non-fiction. Our current line-up:

[close] I searched all over GR and I have yet to find a group of beta readers/reviewers strictly for AA fiction. Not that we want to exclude any group but AA fiction is not mainstream and the books may have different elements the author may be to shy to share (language, experiences, lifestyles etc). Possible Genres: Urban Fiction Erotica Romance Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Interracial/Multi-cultural and anything else I left out So if you need someone to read that gritty street fiction novel or the "I can't believe I just wrote this sex scene" book this group is for you.

[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] To reciprocate the appreciation of different artists and discuss their lives and works.