Groups with Brida by Paulo Coelho

History - Fiction 547 books / 734 members / 1074 posts For any good Historical Novels you have read and Authors you want to rave about.

50 Book Challenge! 4689 books / 4689 members / 31139 posts Welcome to the 50-Book Challenge! We are not listless. In fact, we love lists ...

A list of the books we've been looking forward to, for example, can be found by following this link:

http://astore.amazon.com/allencotrip-20

Our challenge is to read 50 books in one year. OR ... establish a goal for yourself more or less, it's up to you, just because we say 50 books doesn't mean that has to be your goal too.

To join, all you need to do is start a thread, WITH YOUR NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR ORIGINAL POST, and log your books (with title and author, please.) Reviews are always welcome as well. It is a very good idea to bookmark your post (when in your post, add it to your internet browser's favorites)for quick access for future updates. Things move quickly around here.

If you haven't been keeping track of the books you've read, start when you join.

I enjoy reading your lists, and my TBR pile has grown as a result and I've read books I wouldn't have otherwise (The Hunger Games, I'm talking to you ...)

It doesn't have to be all lists all the time, though ... People enjoy it when you comment on their lists as well, so when you update your list ... take a minute and browse around. You never know what you might find. (Water For Elephants, I'm talking to you.)

The books we loved in 2008 can be found by following the Amazon link below

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Frichpub%2Fsyltguides%2Ffullview%2FRWDHY4E2EDKG2%3Fie%3DUTF8%26%252AVersion%252A%3D1%26%252Aentries%252A%3D0&tag=allencotrip-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

The books we loved in 2007 can be found by following the link below

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Frichpub%2Flistmania%2Ffullview%2FR2ULK83M81K03T%3Fie%3DUTF8%26redirect%3Dtrue%26ref%255F%3Dcm%255Flm%255Fpthnk%255Fview%26lm%255Fbb%3D&tag=allencotrip-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

I survey the group each year starting in mid-December, until about mid-January then compile the lists and post the results. I look forward to this year's lists, now that the Twilight fervor has died down.

Thanks for being here and have fun. If you have any suggestions or questions, feel free to contact me.

Moms Who Read To Escape Their Weary Lives 982 books / 1366 members / 10551 posts
In order to find out what books the Moms Who Read are discussing, please click on the blue "more" link at the end of the next paragraph.

You may lose a few brain cells when you become a mother, but you still love to read! Whether you're able to fit in one book per year or 100 between changing diapers and/or taxiing kids to sports and activities, this is the place to come to chat about your current books or to get ideas for future reading. So grab a book, settle in, and let off some steam if you need to...we mommies are here to listen!

March Title:
The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb

The discussion began on January 1, but feel free to add to it at any time!

Upcoming titles:
April: Testimony by Anita Shreve
May:Souvenir by Therese Fowler
June: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Discussions will begin on the first of each month.

Past titles:
The Bright Side of Disaster by Katherine Center (with author chat)
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
All the Numbers by Judy Merrill Larsen (with author chat)
In the Woods by Tana French
The Other Mother by Gwendolen Gross (with author chat)
People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
These Is My Words by Nancy E. Turner
An Inconvenient Wife by Megan Chance (with author chat)
Love Walked In by Maria de Los Santos
The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain
The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent
The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff
The Wise Woman by Philippa Gregory

If you have anything you'd like to add to these discussions at any time, don't hesitate to pull the book titles up from the "Search Discussions" link on the upper right side of the page and add to the threads!

While we appreciate that many of our members are authors, please do not post book promotions to our group. I will remove them as I do not want anyone to feel pressured to buy anything or be bothered by numerous spams in the discussion list. Thank you for understanding.

New Releases 183 books / 348 members / 633 posts This group is for anyone who loves to scour the New Release section of bookstores and libraries. I bring home some wonderful books and some real duds. I would like this to be a place to discuss all the new stuff : what you think looks good, what you've read, what you've liked or disliked. New Releases would be hardback, softback and paperback books released within the last year.

Paulo Coelho 51 books / 1762 members / 678 posts ...."whoever you are, or whatever it is that you do, when you really want something, it's because that desire originated in the soul of the universe. It's your mission on earth."
...."And when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to acheive it."

Paulo Coelho
www.paulocoelhoblog.com

Alternative Healing 67 books / 118 members / 95 posts Feel free to discuss anything to do with alternative/complementary healing methods and techniques including but not limited to Reiki, spiritual healing, chakra balancing, acupuncture, holistic cleansing, meditation, etc. Be sure to add your favourite healing related titles on our bookshelf.

Paulo Coelho 31 books / 311 members / 83 posts Hey ppl, Join me in discussing the work of one of the great known writer Paulo Coelho!! Any criticism...comments...suggestions..alterations welcomed!! on the masterpieces....let see how much we have understood his books on a comman platform!!

Women of Lore 803 books / 630 members / 20184 posts This group is for women who want to have a laid back good time, and to enjoy each others company and conversations.

It's kinda like a, girls night out.

Historical Fiction 942 books / 1397 members / 3972 posts I was shocked there was no "historical fiction" group so I'm going to try this.
Your books can be from any era and style as long as they are historical fiction!
I am always on the lookout for new books so please add/suggest as many as you like!
As you can see from my shelf and the group's shelf we have a loose interpretation of what is "historical fiction" and a varied taste in books.
Questions about how to use shelfari should be adressed to that group please.
Authors are welcome to post, but please do not use this group to advertise for your book unless it caters to our interests!
Another small request from me......Please keep all discussions civil and try to respect other people's views and opinions while posting on this group.
If you decide to join...welcome!

Asian Development Bank Book Club 78 books / 15 members / 0 posts Book Club of ADB

Across The Pond 355 books / 282 members / 2440 posts The United Kingdom of Great Britain (Wales, England, Scotland) and Northern Ireland.

Welcome to Across The Pond!

Do you ever find yourself suddenly walking silly walks or humming a certain Lumberjack tune? Do you scurry to the kitchen at noon for ladyfingers and herbal tea? Do you read literature from or about Tudor or Regency periods? Are you constantly flipping to BBC America to check for new episodes of Dr. Who, Robin Hood, or MI-5? Did you love Braveheart, Pride and Prejudice, or the Harry Potter movies? Do you ever suddenly find yourself speaking in a British accent using the words "bloke" or "codswallop" from time to time? Or maybe you just feel you were born in the wrong country? This group was made for anyone who feels a special connection to the geography, history, culture, and traditions of the U.K. Discussions are open to everyone and can be about anything from English literature, your favourite Beatle, or how you spent your summer vacation touring famous castles. Whether the discussions are serious and thoughful or silly and playful, have fun! *For any Shelfarian who has stumbled upon this group out of curiosity, please feel free to join us (especially you Brit's!)!*

راه کمال "the way to perfection" 38 books / 246 members / 124 posts this group is for people who love spirituality books.
مردی با خود زمزمه کرد "خدایا با من حرف بزن ." یک سار شروع به خواندن کرد. اما مرد نشنید. فریاد بر آورد," خدایا با من حرف بزن" آذرخش در آسمان غرید. اما مرد گوش نکرد. مرد به اطراف خود نگاه کرد و گفت ," خدایا بگذار تو را ببینم." ستاره ای درخشید. اما مرد ندید. مرد فریاد کشید," یک معجزه به من نشان بده." نوزادی متولد شد. اما مرد توجهی نکرد.پس مرد در نهایت یاس فریادزد: "خدایا لمسم کن و بگذار بدانم که اینجا حضور داری." در همین زمان خداوند پایین آمد ومرد را لمس کرد. اما مرد پروانه را با دستش پراند و به راهش ادامه داد

ازشما که علاقمند به عرفان و معنویت عملی هستید دعوت می کنیم به ما بپیوندید
به امید اینکه با هم بیشتر بیاموزیم
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I ASKED GOD TO TAKE AWAY MY HABIT.
GOD SAID,NO.
IT IS NOT FOR ME TO TAKE AWAY ,BUT FOR YOU TO GIVE IT UP.
I ASKED GOD TO MAKE MY HANDICAPPED CHILD WHOLE .
GOD SAID, NO.
HIS SPRIT IS WHOLE, HIS BODY IS ONLY TEMPORARY.
I ASKED GOD TO GRANT ME PATIENCE.

GOD SAID,NO.
PATIENCE IS A BYPRODUCT OF TRIBULATION.
IT ISN'T GRANTED,IT IS LEARNED. I ASKED GOD TO GIVE ME HAPPINESS.
GOD SAID,NO.
I GIVE YOU BLESSINGS;HAPPINESS IS UP TO YOU.
I ASKED GOD TO SPARE ME PAIN.
GOD SAID, NO.SUFFERING DRAWS YPU APART FROM WORLDLY CARES AND BRINGS YOU CLOSER TO ME.
I ASKED GOD TO MAKE MY SPRIT GROW.
GOD SAID,NO.
YOU MUST GROW ON YOUR OWN!BUT I WILL PRUNE YOU TO MAKE YOU FRUITFUL.
I ASKED GOD FOR ALL THINGS THAT I MIGHT ENJOY LIFE .
GOD SAID, NO.
I WILL GIVE YOU LIFE, SO THAT YOU MAY ENJOY ALL THINGS. I ASKED GOD TO HELP ME LOVE OTHER,AS MUCH AS HE LOVES ME.
GOD SAID:AHAH FINALLY YOU HAVE THE IDEA.

از خدا خواستم عادتهای زشتم را ترک دهد.خدا فرمود: خودت باید آنها را رها کنی .از او درخواست کردم فرزند معلولم را شفا دهد. فرمود :لازم نیست ,روحش سالم است ؛جسم هم که موقت است .از او خواستم لا اقل به من صبر عطا کند. فرمود: صبر ,حاصل سختی و رنج است .عطا کردنی نیست آموختنی است .گفتم: مرا خوشبخت کن. فرمود: "نعمت" از من خوشبخت شدن از تو .از او خواستم مرا گرفتار درد و عذاب نکند. فرمود: رنج از دلبستگی های دنیایی جدا و به من نزدیکترت می کند. از او خواستم روحم را رشد دهد. فرمود: نه تو خودت باید رشد کنی. من فقط شاخ و برگ اضافی ات را هرس می کنم تا بارور شوی. از خدا خواستم کاری کند که از زندگی لذت کامل ببرم. فرمود: برای این کار من به تو "زندگی" داده ام. از خدا خواستم کمکم کند همان قدر که او مرا دوست دارد من هم دیگران را دوست بدارم
.خدا فرمود: آها بالاخره اصل مطلب دستگیرت شد

Health & Wellness 28 books / 157 members / 82 posts This group is about the health and wellness of ones self. This group is to discuss healthy recipes, medicines and its affects, herbs, alternative medicines, food, exercise, and anything else pertaining to good health and how to be the best you can be.

biblofile 3 books / 4 members / 2 posts Loving books... Reading is breathing for us... Those who want to have fun and read lovely books can join us...

Women Speak 627 books / 1533 members / 17257 posts This group is for women to speak about issues concerning women.

FOR WOMEN ONLY. No men are permitted to join.
(If you are a man and you received an invitation, it was by mistake. I'm sorry, but you are not welcome here. Kindly, remove yourself or else you shall be removed.)
Because of the nature of our conversations, if you are a girl (under the age of 18), please get parental consent prior to joining.

RULES:

NO religious debates. Take that up in a forum that is designed for religious debates. Refer to only your religious beliefs in that they help form your opinion. Do not speak of the tenants of a faith that is not yours.

No personal attacks. Do not use a member's name or any pronouns referring to a member with ANY derogatory comment, such as, naive, sexist, stupid, immature, etc.. Do not use any descriptions that demean a person's character, intelligence or belief's

Do censor your own comments prior to submission to ensure that they are respectful of the other members in the group.

Do pause before submitting in a heated discussion and take a second look at what you are about to submit.

Recommendations:
Be specific and don't use generalizations. When debating, be sure to counter specific points made and address the member who made the point.

Give people the benefit of doubt. This is the Internet therefore you don't have the vantage point of reading body language.

Ask for clarification. Ask questions. We could avoid a lot of hurt feelings if we first ask if a person is saying what we think they are saying.

State your position without expectation. The goal is to be heard and share your position. We're not here to win converts.

If you do feel attacked, address the offender directly and let them know that what they said (and be specific) hurt, upset, concerned you. And communicate this without countering with an insult. It's hard to listen when you're feeling attacked.

When stating statistics provide cite (web link, article, book).

Anything Goes 164 books / 375 members / 5793 posts This is an "anything goes" forum--a fun place to discuss your books and favorite shows no matter the genre. Feel free to jump in on a post or start your own discussion. Got an idea for a word game? Post it! Feel free to chat! We'd love to hear from you!

Pagan Fiction 22 books / 12 members / 30 posts A place for discussing books that have pagan themes. Open to anyone :)

Definition of Pagan Fiction as it realates t this group:

(1) Any historical fiction with pagan themes (i.e. Mists of Avalon)
(2) Books based from mythologies (i.e. Firebrand)
(3) Any 'modern' fiction with pagan themes (i.e. Circle of Five)

I will add to this list as people join and help broaden the definition. :)

Also, anyone may add books to the group shelf. It's always good to have a nice stock of books to choose from, my only request is that if you add a book to the shelf, please leave a post in the forum with your thoughts. This way, anyone who browses our shelf can just search through our discussions to find either our reviews, or post their own :)

Thanks!

Women Read 2009 392 books / 21 members / 1323 posts Women Read 2009 is an off-shoot of Women Speak. This private forum is a space to track our 2009 reads. Each member will have a dedicated thread identifying her reads and respective reviews.

There will be complementary discussions. We will keep these limited in order not to dilute the focus of the group and so we don't make it difficult to find our threads. We highly recommend that you bookmark your thread so it's easy to access throughout the year.

To keep this manageable, the forum is private. If you're a current member of Women Speak, and would like to participate, send us a note.

Books on the Occult 125 books / 18 members / 798 posts I enjoy reading books on the Occult. No vampires please, I don't want to have discussions about the "Twilight" series. Go to my shelf, and see the books about the Adept, by Katherine Kurtz and Deborah Turner Harris. These are the types of books we should chat about. Not only fiction, but non-fiction, too.

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Paulo Coelho (Author), Luis Gabriel Moreno Ocampo (edit contributors)