Medical

[close] A group for people who love reading autobiographies, biographies and memoirs! Come and discuss your favourite ones and find new ones to read!

[close] *in construction* Welcome to The Healing Shelf! This is a space for readers who are passionate about all things health related. Whether you’re here to explore books, share your own findings, or just open your learning new things, you’re in the right place. We’ll discuss a wide range of topic including and not limited to: • 🌿 Spiritual & holistic health (crystals, chakras, meditation) • 🧬 Medical and genetic conditions (cancer, rare disorders) • 🧠 Psychology, mental health, and emotional wellness • 🍎 Nutrition, lifestyle habits, and body care • 🗣️ Personal experiences and support from others on similar journeys You don’t need to be an expert, just open, respectful, and curious. We’ll host discussions, book recs, polls, and check-ins.

[close] Join us on Monday, October 15, 2012 for a special discussion with science writer, David Quammen. David will be discussing his work, including his most recent book Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic. David will be answering questions throughout the day on Monday. Become a fan of David Quammen!

[close] A group for all fans of Tess Gerritsen Tess is author of the popular Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles Series, which was also a hit show on TNT. She has also written stand-alone medical thrillers and romantic suspense novels. Publication order of the Jane Rizzoli/ Maura Isles series: THE SURGEON (2001) THE APPRENTICE (2002) THE SINNER (2003) BODY DOUBLE (2004) VANISH (2005) THE MEPHISTO CLUB (2005) THE KEEPSAKE (UK title: KEEPING THE DEAD) (2008) ICE COLD (UK title: THE KILLING PLACE) 2010 THE SILENT GIRL (2011) LAST TO DIE (2012) DIE AGAIN (2014) I KNOW A SECRET (2017) Gerritsen's medical thrillers are stand-alone novels and can be read in any order: HARVEST (1996) LIFE SUPPORT (1997) BLOODSTREAM (1998) GRAVITY (1999) THE BONE GARDEN (2007) PLAYING WITH FIRE (2015) Tess has also written romantic suspense novels: CALL AFTER MIDNIGHT (1987) UNDER THE KNIFE (1990) NEVER SAY DIE (1992) WHISTLEBLOWER (1992) PRESUMED GUILTY (1993) IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS (1994) PEGGY SUE GOT MURDERED (1994) updated title: GIRL MISSING THIEF OF HEARTS (1995) updated title: STOLEN KEEPER OF THE BRIDE (1996) PRESUMED GUILTY (2012) GIRL MISSING (2014)