[close] Reading takes you places. Where in the world will your next book take you? If you love world literature, 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 40,000 books cataloged by setting and more are added each month. "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

[close] "Books are uniquely portable magic," -Stephen King ****** A small group dedicated to those of you who absolutely ADORE YA- when I say adore, I mean ADORE! Or, if you just genuinely like YA, you can come over to our little corner too! :) We may have some challenges, small debates (nothing should ever be offensive) and just some recs! So please, request to join us for some fun! ***** Rules (only a few to keep our group an enjoyable area) 1. Have fun. This is literally one of the most important and when I say literally, I mean literally, not when people say literally and the statement they are saying isn't literal. 2. Follow the rules on each post, if there are any. 2. Keep profanities to a minimum please. 3. No offensive talk. There will be NO TOLERANCE for bullying. Anything thing from skin tone, sexuality, race, views, personal issues etc. If any of this is seen, you will banned immediately. 4. Please do not elaborate on many controversial politcal views. For example, feel free to say "this is about african-american rights', but don't include your personal opinions. 5. When posting a spoiler, please use spoiler tag! 6. Please keep your own discussions in correct folders. IE: Keep everything organised! :)

[close] Welcome to A Million More Pages. We are a challenge-based reading group that runs seasonal challenges centered around themes. January 1, 2017 until June 30, 2017 is our Journey Around The World Theme This adventure, should you choose to embark upon it, will take you around the world without all the hassle of boarding flights and catching trains; though it may require a trip to the library or bookstore! Mr. Fogg has taken pity upon you and provided cruise ships which will take you around the world in style as you explore the globe. During your time on board there will be opportunities for excursions and explorations, there will be games and fun, and of course, there will be a race or two thrown in along the way. Because what is a journey around the world without a race?? Our cruise ships leave port on January 1st, so be sure you have signed up for your ticket before then. Our trip will last until June 30th, so be sure to pack your bags, your passport, and above all your books! By participating in challenges you earn Badges. They are just for fun but many people like to collect their badges as a way to display their reading accomplishments. You can participate in as many or as few challenges as you like...it's all for fun. For more game based challenges please join us at our sister group Game Night

[close] Book club devoted to the great consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his dear friend and colleague Dr. John Watson. We choose, read and discuss a pastiche and a canon adventure every month.