Thought Provoking

[close] Hi everyone! I hope you are all well, I know I have not been the best at keeping in touch. Life always gets in the way! We might not be far apart in space but, we are in time. But, I remembered that is exactly why we made this group in the first place, to stay together. So although we don't share much time together anymore, we can share books. I hope maybe it's time we can start this up again - it's here if anyone wants to! Love, Olivia xx

[close] To give those books challenged or banned from school and public libraries arcoss America and elsewhere, now and in the past by close-minded people. We will read these books usually in the space of a week to three weeks depending on length and then we will discuss it. We will also discuss topics relating to banned books.

[close] ...October 04, 2012 to November 4...

[close] Melanated Magic will feature an abundance of authors with melanated magic. Books will be a broad mixture of fiction and non fiction, YA, children's books, personal development and everything in between...… Please see the 'to read' bookshelf for the books that will be featured. The plan is to read (or listen to) a book every two months then share thoughts, feelings and topics and explore a few different methods of connection and engagement e.g. google hangouts, surveys nothing to onerous or homework like. There will also be at lease three annual meet ups scheduled in the Greater Manchester area and some trips to literary events further afield, but members can be based anywhere. Feel free to suggest any books. The meetups will be aimed at supporting independent businesses.