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[close] This is a low pressure book club is for readers who want to step outside the usual reading lane. We focus on novels that explore marginalized voices and offer perspectives from different cultures, religions, identities, and parts of the world. The goal isn't to "read perfectly" or have the smartest take, it is to increase your understanding of different voices! We'll explore all different genres, and it's totally ok if you don't read all of our books. Thank you for considering joining this group! Possible reads: Black stories, women’s stories, LGBTQ+, Indigenous voices, Disabled perspectives, Immigrant & refugee stories, Mixed-race/multicultural identities, Religious minorities, class & poverty

[close] Value-Giving Readers Circle is a thoughtfully curated reading community built on one simple idea: books deserve real readers, and readers deserve meaningful stories. This group is for readers who truly engage those who reflect, discuss, and share honest impressions that help good books reach the audience they were written for. Members enjoy carefully selected reads, thoughtful conversations, and a respectful space where readers’ voices matter. Authors benefit from genuine reader engagement never spam, forced promotion, or review exchanges. If you believe reading should be purposeful and stories should be valued, you’re in the right place. Welcome to the Value-Giving Readers Circle.

[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] A group to read the General Nonfiction, Biography/Autobiography, and History Books that won or were a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.