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[close] A group to discuss Holocaust fiction.

[close] Tucked away on a side street in Leisure World Seal Beach, a group gathers to read books, host society and enjoy the life of retirement. Our group meets weekly. We welcome those who want to chat for the first part of our meeting. Then we read allowed a portion of the book followed by a reading at home assignment. We follow this format until the book is completed. Books are chosen at random with no guidelines. Occasionally we vote to discontinue reading a book, but not often. Read along with us. Send us questions. Post a comment, and of course, recommend a book.

[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 book club is dedicated to exploring Latin American history through the works of some of its most influential writers, including Gabriel García Márquez, Mario Vargas Llosa, Isabel Allende, Jorge Amado, Alejo Carpentier, and others. Our objective is to deepen our understanding of the region’s rich and complex past by engaging with fiction that blends history, memory, and imagination. Members are encouraged to share their personal experiences, reflections, and the connections they draw between the novels and Latin American history. Everyone is free to read different books at the same time—what matters is the exchange of perspectives, not keeping to a single title. Discussions are thoughtful and spoiler-free, so you can join at any point without worry.