Literature

[close] The Criterion Reading Society is a community built on one thing, genuine reading and real conversation. We read seriously. We discuss deeply. And we connect directly with the authors behind the books we love. We are not a passive community. Our members actively read across all genres, history, politics, literary fiction, biography, philosophy, classics and contemporary fiction. Every book that comes through this community gets the attention it deserves. What makes us different is our direct author engagement. We don't just read books, we bring the authors into the conversation. Our members get the rare opportunity to engage directly with the minds behind the works they read, asking questions, sharing reflections and having genuine exchanges that go beyond the page. Our readers come from different backgrounds but share one thing in common, a genuine love for books that challenge, inform and expand how we see the world. Founded by Tiffany Wilson, The Criterion Reading Society exists because great books deserve great readers, and great authors deserve an audience that actually shows up. For book feature enquiries contact us at: tiffany.criterionreading@gmail.com

[close] Bilenay Reading Room is a calm community where readers can share the books they are exploring, the passages that stayed with them, and the thoughts they would have written in the margins. Each month, we explore a new reading theme, occasionally read a book together, and help shape the future of Bilenay Reader. Every kind of reader and every kind of book is welcome here.

[close] This reading group is for lovers of classic Hollywood. We discuss the films, crews, actors, designers, and books that cover the Golden Age of Tinsel Town! Tip: find more Goodreads' cinema books here or, Cinema Groups or, Lists or, ...simply join us in Xanadu!

[close] This is a group for discerning readers looking to discover, explore, and critically discuss some of the World’s literature, with a primary emphasis on the great books, short stories and poetry of the early-18th century to the early-20th century. You can expect to find intelligent discussions associated with literary periods and movements; major and minor authors and their works; and potential connections and relationships with other artistic movements and periods (e.g., music, visual arts, architecture, etc.).We encourage participants to bring their intellectual curiosity and a willingness to share their knowledge and engage in critical thinking and discussion. This group is intended to be a safe, comfortable, yet stimulating haven for those looking to learn more and share their love for some of the World’s great literature.