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Reading the 20th Century
Welcome to 'Reading the 20th Century', a friendly and inclusive group that explores and discusses the literature, history, culture and music of the years between 1900 and 1999. This 100-year period saw extraordinary levels of change, including two global conflicts, new political ideologies, increased life expectancy, the end of empires and much more.
The 20th Century witnessed more technological and scientific progress than all the other previous centuries combined, inspiring writers, historians ...more
The 20th Century witnessed more technological and scientific progress than all the other previous centuries combined, inspiring writers, historians ...more
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Welcome to Reading the 20th Century
By Nigeyb · 1 post · 242 views
last updated Oct 11, 2017 04:45AM
What books are you reading now? (2023)
By Nigeyb · 396 posts · 76 views
By Nigeyb · 396 posts · 76 views
last updated 6 hours, 32 min ago
Welcome to The Midnight Bell (a virtual pub and general discussion thread) (2023)
By Nigeyb · 329 posts · 53 views
By Nigeyb · 329 posts · 53 views
last updated May 25, 2023 02:33PM
What books have you just bought, borrowed or been given?
By Judy · 592 posts · 170 views
By Judy · 592 posts · 170 views
last updated May 07, 2023 09:00AM
The Followers by Rebecca Wait (June 2023)
By Nigeyb · 62 posts · 19 views
By Nigeyb · 62 posts · 19 views
last updated 7 hours, 28 min ago
English Journey by J.B. Priestley (July 2023)
By Nigeyb · 14 posts · 19 views
By Nigeyb · 14 posts · 19 views
last updated Jun 03, 2023 12:30AM
Leadon Hill by Richmal Crompton (August 2023)
By Nigeyb · 1 post · 8 views
By Nigeyb · 1 post · 8 views
last updated Jun 02, 2023 01:31AM
All Passion Spent by Vita Sackville-West (May 2023)
By Nigeyb · 71 posts · 29 views
By Nigeyb · 71 posts · 29 views
last updated May 20, 2023 05:56AM
The Quiet American by Graham Greene (December 2020)
By Nigeyb · 148 posts · 69 views
By Nigeyb · 148 posts · 69 views
last updated May 16, 2023 05:02AM
Actress by Anne Enright (February 2023)
By Nigeyb · 28 posts · 31 views
By Nigeyb · 28 posts · 31 views
last updated May 07, 2023 02:12AM
Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith (November 2019)
By Nigeyb · 106 posts · 58 views
By Nigeyb · 106 posts · 58 views
last updated Apr 26, 2023 11:55AM
Cassandra at the Wedding by Dorothy Baker (April 2023)
By Nigeyb · 86 posts · 33 views
By Nigeyb · 86 posts · 33 views
last updated Apr 19, 2023 12:58PM
A View of the Harbour by Elizabeth Taylor (June 2023)
By Nigeyb · 16 posts · 17 views
By Nigeyb · 16 posts · 17 views
last updated 2 minutes ago
Uncle Paul by Celia Fremlin (June 2020)
By Judy · 63 posts · 34 views
By Judy · 63 posts · 34 views
last updated 3 hours, 24 min ago
Some Tame Gazelle by Barbara Pym (June 2023)
By Nigeyb · 46 posts · 26 views
By Nigeyb · 46 posts · 26 views
last updated 4 hours, 38 min ago
The Full English - Stuart Maconie (July 2023)
By Susan · 38 posts · 26 views
By Susan · 38 posts · 26 views
last updated 15 hours, 3 min ago
Bad Actors by Mick Herron (May 2022 + August 2023)
By Susan · 67 posts · 30 views
By Susan · 67 posts · 30 views
last updated Jun 02, 2023 11:52AM
Leave It To Psmith by PG Wodehouse (August 2023)
By Nigeyb · 1 post · 7 views
By Nigeyb · 1 post · 7 views
last updated Jun 02, 2023 01:33AM
Playback by Raymond Chandler (Philip Marlowe #7) (May 2023)
By Nigeyb · 13 posts · 15 views
By Nigeyb · 13 posts · 15 views
last updated Jun 01, 2023 10:57PM
Dolphin Junction: Stories (Slough House #6.4) by Mick Herron (July 2023)
By Nigeyb · 11 posts · 13 views
By Nigeyb · 11 posts · 13 views
last updated May 30, 2023 09:42PM
Reading retreat? A library you can stay at.
By Rhian · 4 posts · 24 views
By Rhian · 4 posts · 24 views
last updated Jan 10, 2022 10:50AM
Lockdown Reading Project - UK Participants Wanted
By Ben · 6 posts · 26 views
By Ben · 6 posts · 26 views
last updated Dec 22, 2020 08:49AM
Group Reads -> August 2023 -> Nomination thread (1920s - won by Leadon Hill by Richmal Crompton)
By Nigeyb · 69 posts · 31 views
By Nigeyb · 69 posts · 31 views
last updated Jun 02, 2023 02:19AM
Group Reads -> July 2023 -> Nomination thread (Travelogues/Travel writing/Psychogeography won by English Journey by J.B. Priestley)
By Nigeyb · 44 posts · 24 views
By Nigeyb · 44 posts · 24 views
last updated May 03, 2023 02:56AM
Group Reads -> June 2023 -> Nomination thread (Cults) -> Won by The Followers by Rebecca Wait
By Nigeyb · 65 posts · 28 views
By Nigeyb · 65 posts · 28 views
last updated Apr 03, 2023 12:57AM
Group Reads -> May 2023 -> Nomination thread (Regret) -> Won by All Passion Spent by Vita Sackville-West
By Nigeyb · 37 posts · 33 views
By Nigeyb · 37 posts · 33 views
last updated Mar 03, 2023 02:18PM
Group Reads -> April 2023 -> Nomination thread (Families) -> Won by Cassandra at the Wedding by Dorothy Baker
By Nigeyb · 60 posts · 32 views
By Nigeyb · 60 posts · 32 views
last updated Jan 26, 2023 01:08AM
Group Reads -> March 2023 -> Nomination thread (Hope) -> Won by The World My Wilderness by Rose Macaulay
By Nigeyb · 52 posts · 30 views
By Nigeyb · 52 posts · 30 views
last updated Jan 04, 2023 07:25PM
Welcome to The Midnight Bell (a virtual pub and general discussion thread) (2021-2022)
By Nigeyb · 1224 posts · 124 views
By Nigeyb · 1224 posts · 124 views
last updated Jan 01, 2023 02:54AM
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