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SOS: Serious Overload of Series
SOS: Serious Overload of Series
is the place to find and chat about Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy series. Share your favorites and find new ones! Addicted to fantasy series? Here your series addiction will be celebrated!
Love challenges? We host monthly, quarterly and yearly challenges as well as team challenges such as Bookshelf Bingo, which was created here! We also spotlight and discuss one book a month and one series a year.
◈ Join our BookShelf Bingo alert gr ...more
Love challenges? We host monthly, quarterly and yearly challenges as well as team challenges such as Bookshelf Bingo, which was created here! We also spotlight and discuss one book a month and one series a year.
◈ Join our BookShelf Bingo alert gr ...more
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alien, aliens, alternate-reality, banshee, banshees, bingo, book-of-the-month, bookshelf, dark, and demon
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This is a public group. Anyone can join and invite others to join.
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Newbies, Thanks for Joining SOS!
By Steph , Serious series addict · 553 posts · 1282 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 553 posts · 1282 views
last updated Dec 31, 2024 02:14PM
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Join our SOS' Bookshelf Bingo Alert Group!
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 116 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 116 views
last updated Dec 08, 2016 12:57PM
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Letter to New Members
By Steph , Serious series addict · 49 posts · 1397 views
last updated Feb 10, 2016 07:20PM
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Poll: How'd ya find us?
By Steph , Serious series addict · 16 posts · 132 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 16 posts · 132 views
last updated Aug 09, 2019 11:15AM
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Poll: What Keeps Ya Comin' Back?
By Steph , Serious series addict · 5 posts · 255 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 5 posts · 255 views
last updated Jan 17, 2023 04:19PM
SOS Librarian Volunteer Needed
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 35 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 35 views
last updated May 16, 2022 12:58PM
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CHALLENGE DIRECTORY: Choose your challenge & Join us!
By Steph , Serious series addict · 89 posts · 677 views
last updated Oct 30, 2026 02:38PM
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How do you keep track of your series?
By Steph , Serious series addict · 434 posts · 3516 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 434 posts · 3516 views
last updated Apr 01, 2025 03:09PM
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Challenges 101
By Steph , Serious series addict · 16 posts · 630 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 16 posts · 630 views
last updated Dec 23, 2016 07:35AM
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Folder 411
By Steph , Serious series addict · 3 posts · 416 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 3 posts · 416 views
last updated Jan 09, 2015 01:03AM
Author Pseudonyms | A Rose By Any Other Name
By Daffodil · 142 posts · 770 views
By Daffodil · 142 posts · 770 views
last updated Jul 09, 2026 12:48PM
Deceased Authors
By Sandra , Kindle Operator Licence Required · 11 posts · 14 views
By Sandra , Kindle Operator Licence Required · 11 posts · 14 views
last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:53AM
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Where in the World?
By Steph , Serious series addict · 757 posts · 805 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 757 posts · 805 views
last updated Jul 30, 2026 03:20AM
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Introduce Yourself
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1278 posts · 1023 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1278 posts · 1023 views
last updated Nov 01, 2026 11:36AM
Top 10: Favorite Authors
By Steph , Serious series addict · 65 posts · 195 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 65 posts · 195 views
last updated Jun 19, 2025 05:14AM
Favorite Series That You Love to Re-read
By Stephanie · 38 posts · 294 views
By Stephanie · 38 posts · 294 views
last updated Apr 04, 2025 06:17PM
World Map: You Are Here
By Steph , Serious series addict · 163 posts · 363 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 163 posts · 363 views
last updated Jan 17, 2023 04:18PM
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✨ Chat with a Mod ✨
By Steph , Serious series addict · 10 posts · 17 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 10 posts · 17 views
last updated Sep 10, 2026 12:47PM
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I’m Currently Reading …
By Steph , Serious series addict · 64 posts · 57 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 64 posts · 57 views
last updated Oct 11, 2026 05:06PM
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If you haven't yet, START THIS SERIES!
By Steph , Serious series addict · 459 posts · 2318 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 459 posts · 2318 views
last updated Sep 25, 2025 10:40PM
Is It Just Me ...
By Steph , Serious series addict · 327 posts · 345 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 327 posts · 345 views
last updated Sep 08, 2026 01:54PM
I may have found my new "fictfact"
By Debbie's Spur… · 2 posts · 6 views
By Debbie's Spur… · 2 posts · 6 views
last updated Sep 08, 2026 01:47PM
Has anyone started reading Dancing with the Dead yet?
By Vivian · 1 post · 7 views
By Vivian · 1 post · 7 views
last updated Sep 07, 2026 04:51AM
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INDEX: Author and Series We ❤
By Steph , Serious series addict · 52 posts · 982 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 52 posts · 982 views
last updated Mar 28, 2019 07:06PM
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Series With Cliffhanger Endings
By Joanne · 51 posts · 531 views
By Joanne · 51 posts · 531 views
last updated Mar 09, 2026 04:48PM
In Death In Depth (JD Robb)
By Steph , Serious series addict · 52 posts · 28 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 52 posts · 28 views
last updated Sep 08, 2026 01:50PM
Ilona Andrews
By Steph , Serious series addict · 262 posts · 383 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 262 posts · 383 views
last updated Sep 03, 2026 12:47PM
Keri Arthur
By Steph , Serious series addict · 20 posts · 107 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 20 posts · 107 views
last updated Dec 08, 2025 03:02PM
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BOM: Group Read History [2026]
By Steph , Serious series addict · 11 posts · 19 views
last updated Oct 31, 2026 11:58AM
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BOM: Comments & Suggestions
By Steph , Serious series addict · 38 posts · 232 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 38 posts · 232 views
last updated Mar 15, 2012 06:15PM
[November 2026] "Mistress of Fear" Discussion
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 1 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 1 views
last updated Oct 31, 2026 11:56AM
[July 2026] "Night Witch" Discussion
By Steph , Serious series addict · 8 posts · 8 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 8 posts · 8 views
last updated Oct 18, 2026 01:56PM
[September 2026] "Vow of Eternal Night" Discussion
By Steph , Serious series addict · 7 posts · 12 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 7 posts · 12 views
last updated Oct 18, 2026 01:55PM
[October 2026] "Kiss of the Black Flame" Discussion
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 4 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 4 views
last updated Sep 30, 2026 11:24PM
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Grab a Buddy & Read a Book
By Steph , Serious series addict · 270 posts · 337 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 270 posts · 337 views
last updated Mar 21, 2017 11:19AM
Reading Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series
By deleted member · 133 posts · 105 views
By deleted member · 133 posts · 105 views
last updated Apr 25, 2023 08:11AM
Shout Out to Our Binge Readers!
By Steph , Serious series addict · 6 posts · 17 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 6 posts · 17 views
last updated Jan 13, 2022 11:33AM
Dresden Files series read/re-read
By ladymurmur · 2 posts · 24 views
By ladymurmur · 2 posts · 24 views
last updated Jan 22, 2020 03:27PM
Just started Moon Tortured (Sky Brooks#1)
By Anya · 3 posts · 39 views
By Anya · 3 posts · 39 views
last updated Mar 30, 2018 02:10PM
Buddy Read-a-thon: Christine Feehan's Dark/Carpathians Series
By Netanella · 58 posts · 86 views
By Netanella · 58 posts · 86 views
last updated Jan 16, 2016 04:04AM
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BSB R29 | Shelf Announcements
By Steph , Serious series addict · 9 posts · 31 views
last updated Oct 28, 2026 03:01PM
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BSB R29 | Discussion
By Steph , Serious series addict · 65 posts · 26 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 65 posts · 26 views
last updated Oct 28, 2026 10:28PM
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How to Locate a Specific Book on a Shelf (or to check if it's there)
By Lisa Kay · 13 posts · 244 views
By Lisa Kay · 13 posts · 244 views
last updated May 08, 2025 10:48PM
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BookShelf BINGO Rules
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 274 views
last updated Jan 08, 2017 03:33PM
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BookShelf BINGO: Tips for Finding a BSB Book
By Steph , Serious series addict · 55 posts · 476 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 55 posts · 476 views
last updated Apr 22, 2023 12:24PM
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BookShelf BINGO: Free Space Rules
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 344 views
last updated Jul 06, 2011 09:48PM
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Share Your Challenge Ideas
By Steph , Serious series addict · 293 posts · 268 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 293 posts · 268 views
last updated Jul 07, 2015 04:46PM
Addicted to Challenges ::: Seek Solace Here
By Steph , Serious series addict · 105 posts · 236 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 105 posts · 236 views
last updated Dec 14, 2024 11:29PM
Create Your Own Challenge
By Steph , Serious series addict · 32 posts · 245 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 32 posts · 245 views
last updated Sep 09, 2013 02:54PM
Challenge Help Within the Land of GoodReads
By Steph , Serious series addict · 4 posts · 156 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 4 posts · 156 views
last updated Oct 19, 2010 05:36PM
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MONTH-LONG CHALLENGES
By Steph , Serious series addict · 22 posts · 416 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 22 posts · 416 views
last updated Dec 10, 2023 01:57PM
Cover Hunt Challenge October 2026
By Steph , Serious series addict · 9 posts · 5 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 9 posts · 5 views
last updated Nov 01, 2026 02:19PM
Genre Juice Challenge October 2026
By Steph , Serious series addict · 13 posts · 7 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 13 posts · 7 views
last updated Nov 01, 2026 02:19PM
Cover Hunt Challenge November 2026
By Steph , Serious series addict · 5 posts · 5 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 5 posts · 5 views
last updated Oct 31, 2026 12:30PM
Genre Juice Challenge November 2026
By Steph , Serious series addict · 5 posts · 5 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 5 posts · 5 views
last updated Oct 31, 2026 12:29PM
Genre Juice Challenge September 2026
By Steph , Serious series addict · 8 posts · 6 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 8 posts · 6 views
last updated Oct 29, 2026 04:27PM
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2-6 MONTH LONG CHALLENGES
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 351 views
last updated Aug 17, 2010 11:15PM
Happy HalloThanksMas Challenge
By Steph , Serious series addict · 3 posts · 3 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 3 posts · 3 views
last updated Nov 01, 2026 02:18PM
'Reading up a Storm' Challenge
By Steph , Serious series addict · 9 posts · 10 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 9 posts · 10 views
last updated Oct 31, 2026 11:44AM
Back-to-School: Enchanted Ed
By Steph , Serious series addict · 7 posts · 12 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 7 posts · 12 views
last updated Oct 31, 2026 11:43AM
ISBN: In Series Books Necessary
By Steph , Serious series addict · 108 posts · 186 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 108 posts · 186 views
last updated Sep 22, 2026 01:39PM
Solstice Split
By Sandra , Kindle Operator Licence Required · 13 posts · 12 views
By Sandra , Kindle Operator Licence Required · 13 posts · 12 views
last updated Aug 03, 2026 01:00PM
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2026 Series Read: Chloe Neill's "Chicagoland Vampires"
By Steph , Serious series addict · 15 posts · 19 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 15 posts · 19 views
last updated Jun 22, 2026 10:21PM
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YEAR-LONG CHALLENGES
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 393 views
last updated Aug 17, 2010 11:14PM
“I Spy 7” ~ Five Senses
By Steph , Serious series addict · 12 posts · 7 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 12 posts · 7 views
last updated Oct 31, 2026 11:43AM
"Serial Addict" Challenge ~ Part 8
By Steph , Serious series addict · 9 posts · 14 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 9 posts · 14 views
last updated Aug 03, 2026 01:01PM
“Monkey See, Monkey Do” Challenge (1 year)
By Steph , Serious series addict · 10 posts · 12 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 10 posts · 12 views
last updated Jun 06, 2026 08:37AM
"I Spy 3" Cover Challenge
By Steph , Serious series addict · 173 posts · 257 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 173 posts · 257 views
last updated May 15, 2026 12:53PM
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SET-YOUR-DATES CHALLENGES
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 191 views
last updated Nov 29, 2010 05:22PM
Challenge Yourself - Tetris Style
By Steph , Serious series addict · 19 posts · 27 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 19 posts · 27 views
last updated Mar 03, 2026 03:03PM
SOS' Slump Buster Game
By Steph , Serious series addict · 18 posts · 32 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 18 posts · 32 views
last updated Mar 02, 2026 03:26PM
The Giving Tree
By Steph , Serious series addict · 17 posts · 19 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 17 posts · 19 views
last updated Mar 02, 2026 03:24PM
Roadtripper Challenge (3 months/user defined)
By Steph , Serious series addict · 22 posts · 92 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 22 posts · 92 views
last updated Feb 08, 2026 03:50PM
Decade Dust-Off [open dates]
By Steph , Serious series addict · 39 posts · 65 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 39 posts · 65 views
last updated Jan 10, 2026 01:53PM
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2026 Final RAT Stats
By Steph , Serious series addict · 9 posts · 6 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 9 posts · 6 views
last updated Oct 03, 2026 01:40PM
2026 Read-a-Thon (RAT) Rules & Sign-Up
By Steph , Serious series addict · 9 posts · 17 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 9 posts · 17 views
last updated Oct 02, 2026 09:57PM
2025 Final RAT Stats
By Steph , Serious series addict · 4 posts · 9 views
last updated Oct 05, 2025 02:14AM
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BEST OF: Sci-Fi Fantasy Series
By Steph , Serious series addict · 44 posts · 65 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 44 posts · 65 views
last updated Aug 28, 2026 12:45PM
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BEST OF: Series Audiobooks
By Steph , Serious series addict · 30 posts · 290 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 30 posts · 290 views
last updated Feb 15, 2025 01:40PM
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BEST OF: Paranormal Romance Series
By Steph , Serious series addict · 156 posts · 1166 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 156 posts · 1166 views
last updated Sep 09, 2026 01:17PM
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BEST OF: Urban Fantasy Series
By Steph , Serious series addict · 285 posts · 1166 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 285 posts · 1166 views
last updated Sep 09, 2026 09:42AM
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BEST OF: Young Adult Fantasy Series
By Steph , Serious series addict · 84 posts · 2216 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 84 posts · 2216 views
last updated Sep 10, 2026 11:56PM
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BEST OF: Stand Alone Novels (PNR/UF/YA genres)
By Steph , Serious series addict · 88 posts · 633 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 88 posts · 633 views
last updated Sep 09, 2026 09:49AM
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Book Freebies [Kindle/Nook/Author/Pub/Other]
By Sandra , Kindle Operator Licence Required · 1578 posts · 155 views
By Sandra , Kindle Operator Licence Required · 1578 posts · 155 views
last updated Nov 02, 2026 12:56AM
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Hot GR Spots, New Tips & Tricks and Random Goodness
By Steph , Serious series addict · 323 posts · 368 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 323 posts · 368 views
last updated Oct 07, 2026 02:31PM
My 7 book series on a Southern family of witches
By Micah · 1 post · 3 views
By Micah · 1 post · 3 views
last updated Nov 01, 2026 11:49AM
If you enjoy dark fantasy, supernatural mysteries, romance, and psychological tension, you might enjoy The Gray Diamond.
By Ehaab · 1 post · 7 views
By Ehaab · 1 post · 7 views
last updated May 19, 2026 03:35PM
Goodreads is creating a DNF shelf
By Steph , Serious series addict · 6 posts · 20 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 6 posts · 20 views
last updated Feb 22, 2026 02:07AM
Para-Fantasy-Themed Fiction to Film (in production/development)
By Steph , Serious series addict · 49 posts · 33 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 49 posts · 33 views
last updated Oct 28, 2026 01:16PM
Para-Fantasy-Themed TV Shows of 2026
By Steph , Serious series addict · 13 posts · 14 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 13 posts · 14 views
last updated Oct 28, 2026 01:14PM
Para-Fantasy-Themed Movies of 2026
By Steph , Serious series addict · 2 posts · 9 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 2 posts · 9 views
last updated Feb 06, 2026 09:17AM
Para-Fantasy-Themed TV Shows of 2025
By Steph , Serious series addict · 22 posts · 16 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 22 posts · 16 views
last updated Jul 27, 2025 12:19PM
Share your streamer likes & dislikes
By Steph , Serious series addict · 10 posts · 14 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 10 posts · 14 views
last updated Jul 09, 2025 03:30PM
Para-Fantasy-Themed Movies of 2025
By Steph , Serious series addict · 13 posts · 15 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 13 posts · 15 views
last updated Jul 04, 2025 12:24PM
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Share Your Personal Book & Challenge Tracker Group Here
By Steph , Serious series addict · 31 posts · 192 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 31 posts · 192 views
last updated Oct 23, 2013 11:20AM
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How to Create Your Member List
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 229 views
By Steph , Serious series addict · 1 post · 229 views
last updated May 22, 2010 08:36PM
ladymurmur's 2026 literary escapade!
By ladymurmur · 62 posts · 4 views
By ladymurmur · 62 posts · 4 views
last updated Aug 16, 2026 02:07PM
ladymurmur's 2025 bookish exploits
By ladymurmur · 59 posts · 8 views
By ladymurmur · 59 posts · 8 views
last updated Dec 31, 2025 03:49PM
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Now that we've had a chance to find out how ya found us, I'd love to hear What Keeps Ya Coming Back?
Feel free to add your own answer for others to vote on and/or post comments further explaining your choice. (IE: Answer = Challenges - which type and/or which length do you prefer, etc.)
Thanks! We love that SOS feels a bit like "the place where everyone knows your name" AND seeing fresh, new faces who share our addiction(s). :D
All of It! The Group just fits because I'm a series addict!
The Team Challenge BINGO Game
The Challenges
The Author &/or Series Discussions
I'd have to say the support. You have awesome challenges & awesome members but the support is touching. Everyone is rooting for everyone. Everyone wants to see the other do well. I love it. *tear*
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The Book of the Month Reads & Discussions
The New Release Threads
The Random Book Discussions
The Members
The Paranormal TV & Movie Discussions
"Buddy Reads"- impromptu smaller read-alongs
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