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Science Fiction 848 books / 3021 members / 1745 posts Sci-fi group for those who grok - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grok

Recommend some stuff, let people know about new authors, help people find some good books to read.

I want to try to help people (including myself) find some lesser known, obscure, new, or under appreciated authors. I have nothing against Heinlein, Dick, Asimov, Gibson, etc... but let's take Grandmasters and Best-Sellers as a given. You could fill 20 pages full of the big names and that wouldn't point the way to new books. Let's do what SciFi is meant to do and explore some new frontiers... oh man, that makes me sound like I should own a closet full one piece jumpsuits.

Michael Crichton 21 books / 88 members / 57 posts This is a place where all MC's fans can meet each other. Come... join in!!!

Let the aliens beckon 160 books / 46 members / 15 posts Fear

It looms over my days,
It haunts my nights,
The further I try to go,
It is again before my eyes.

The sweat trickling down,
My heart beating fast,
It always makes me feel,
This breath is my last.

Like an eight-legged octopus,
It entraps and engulfs me,
The more I shrink back,
Clearly the shadow I see.

My senses seem to give away,
When it comes very near,
And then I realize that
The ghostly figure is fear.
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... Few words to describe my take on how we as human beings feel against the vast cosmic and extraterrestial forces that are so beyond our reach and comprehension... The books in this section are an attempt to unviel the truth that lies beyond ... and curb are fear of the unknown..with a spirit of scientific enquiry..

Fantasy and Sci-fi Fanatics 1027 books / 1167 members / 1165 posts I am personally addicted to fantasy and sci-fi and I created this group for people to discuss Fantasy and Sci-fi books that they have read.

I have found myself, more often than not, searching for a really good fantasy or sci-fi book, but to no avail. Starting a group not only enables me, and you, to find great books, but it also is a great way to discuss likes and dislikes about these books.

Just a warning, I will also put realistic-fiction books on the group shelf if I feel that they are as good as a fantasy or sci-fi book. MEOW!!!!!

***NOTICE***
If you are a member, or just a random person, please put any sci-fi or fantasy book that you *LOVE* on the group shelf, please!

Another thing, plez post discussions or reply to one, i'd love to hear your opinions.

books and movies 71 books / 168 members / 113 posts talk about books that are made into movies

Outdoor Academy 18 books / 85 members / 77 posts This group is for the students and teachers of Outdoor Academy at Tahoma High School in Maple Valley, Washington. Here, we will be discussing our recent reads, favorite books, class novels - and hopefully other literary topics that come to us spur of the moment.

To get started, click on the appropriate discussion link, click reply, and post your thoughts/comments/etc.

All classroom, school, and district rules/policies apply.

Movie Lovers 282 books / 1181 members / 4110 posts Welcome to Movie Lovers.

~~For information on the monthly Group Movies please click on the blue "more" tab below~~

This is the place to come to discuss all genres of movies, old or new, viewed on the big screen or the little one, and not necessarily book-related...

Many book-lovers also share a passion for movies, as they also tell a "story" of one kind or another, and many movies are based on our favourite books.

All movie-lovers welcome to join discussions, or create your own.
Feel free to resurrect old (or ancient) discussions if you have something to add!

HAVE A HAPPY DAY :)

our current group movie
August : Connection=Theme : ANTI-WAR : Ballad of a Soldier

our previous group movies
July : Connection=Theme : FOOD : Chocolat (currently under discussion)
June : Connection=Actor : CHRISTIAN BALE :
The Machinist/The Prestige
May : SCIENCE FICTION : Equilibrium
April : COMEDY : Death at a Funeral
March : DRAMA : Gone Baby Gone

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