Espionage

[close] Welcome to Cold War Chronicles, a Goodreads group dedicated to exploring the multifaceted world of the Cold War era (1947-1991). From the espionage exploits of spies like Kim Philby and James Bond's literary adventures to the military history of conflicts like Vietnam and the Cuban Missile Crisis, we're here to delve into all aspects of this tense period. What to Expect: - Thematic Reading Lists: Curated monthly lists based on themes like "Espionage Classics," "Counter-Insurgency Conflicts," and "Nuclear Brinkmanship." - Group Reads & Discussions: Scheduled group reads of key Cold War works followed by lively discussions. - Spotlight Author of the Month: A monthly highlight on influential authors of Cold War literature, such as John le Carré, Tom Clancy, and Frederick Forsyth. - Sub-Groups & Topics: -- Espionage Files: Discuss spy novels, real-life espionage tales, and covert operations. -- Military Conflict & History: Analyze the military strategies, battles, and the influence of the Cold War on various global conflicts. -- Propaganda & Media: Explore the impact of Cold War propaganda, from film and literature to news media. -- Nuclear Standoff: Discuss books and historical analyses centered around nuclear deterrence and arms races. -- Cold War Movies & Documentaries: Share and discuss notable films, documentaries, and TV shows.

[close] This group celebrates the books recognized each year in the annual BestThrillers.com Book Awards. The award series recognizes stellar books across 15 categories: -Action Thriller -Conspiracy Thriller -Crime Thriller -Detectives & Sleuths -Domestic Thriller -Fantasy & Sci-Fi -Historical Thriller -Horror & Supernatural -Legal Thriller -Medical Thriller -Military Thriller -Mystery -Political Thriller -Psychological Thriller -Spy Thriller

[close] This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underreported issues of our era. All you need is an enquiring mind and a desire to gain or share “underground knowledge”. This is also a place to discuss the controversial topics explored in The Underground Knowledge Series (non-fiction books) by James Morcan & Lance Morcan as well as the Underground Knowledge podcast show.

[close] Share favorite books about middle school spies, such as the Spy School series by Stuart Gibbs or the City Spies series by James Ponti.