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Writing Readers 524 books / 2994 members / 3278 posts If you're an aspiring or successful writer, this is the group for you. Suggest your favorite books on the craft, discuss past and present challenges, and share some nurture with a growing community of other online-savvy, "writing readers". Welcome! Note: If you want to promote a book or writing website on which you publish, please use the "Shameless Self-Promotion" discussion thread. In order to keep this from becoming a chaotic open bazaar of single-shot marketing, we are deleting book notices, reviews, etc. from other threads and directing all authors to the "Shameless Self-Promotion" thread. Thank you for understanding.

BEA Lit Insiders 176 books / 532 members / 215 posts Welcome to the BookExpo America Lit Insider group on Shelfari! What the hell is a BEA Lit Insider? Well, BEA is the 2nd largest book fair in the world and takes place every June. This year the show is in L.A. and I'd love tohear from any West Coasters that are interested in the show or are planning on going. By the way, I’m the director of BookExpo America and you can check out my blog and learn more about how books are “made” www.mediumatlarge.net -Lance

High school literature teachers 109 books / 255 members / 419 posts Don't you want to talk about books with people who teach them? I am just finishing a busy first year of teaching high school English and journalism...I'd love to see what English teachers are reading this summer and share ideas on how to bring books to life for high school students.

Age of Sail 71 books / 60 members / 96 posts Fiction, non-fiction, miscellany; anything pertaining to the era of great sailing ships.

A read and review for teens 9 books / 21 members / 30 posts This is a co-run group by Sara and Ellie. The name basically says it all. This is a place where you can read reviews of books that we have read. Or review a book your self for other teens. This is a place for all things teen, infact Ellie and Sara, while sharing a love for books are interested in very diffrent generes. Sara more fantasy and sci-fi, while Ellie realistic fiction.

The Novel Writing Experience 44 books / 64 members / 55 posts Please, make yourself at home and post your own discussion of your personal experience with finding publication for your work. We recogmend you use your name or the title of your book. We are interested in exact steps that novel writers of all levels and skills can appreciate. Novel writing and publication are very much like journeys, and we believe these journeys are interesting in themselves.

Author Review Chat 82 books / 397 members / 443 posts Are you the kind of reader looking for new books from new authors? Then, this is your kind of group. If you are an author and are interested in submitting your book, please visit me at http://amateurdelivre.wordpress.com When you join the chat, please introduce yourself, we would love to get to know you! Also, please feel free to post about your favorite books, what you are doing, etc...let's get to know each other:) Please visit us on Myspace at http://www.myspace.com/uponfurtherreview_books

What are you reading? 2471 books / 5861 members / 14012 posts This group is for anyone, of any background or age group, who is interested in talking about...Books. Books you want to read, have read, are reading, books you have heard of and not yet read. Books of any genre. You are welcome to ask for recommendations or opinions.

"Talk Show" Live Chats with the authors 32 books / 176 members / 30 posts Big Time Publishing PRESENTS… LIVE Chats With The Authors!!! Ever wondered what your favorite author is up to when they’re not writing? What the author hiding behind the title of your favorite book is really like? Do they have other talents? What are their likes or dislikes? Who’s their favorite music artist? Who knows, they may very well be bumping the same CD that’s rotating in your stereo! And what about the things that inspired your favorite book? How did they come up with the story? Or what about the part of the story that you hated? Or couldn’t quite figure out? ALL SPECULATIONS STOP HERE! Come hang out with the authors themselves on Big Time Chat Line every (Wednesday) check in for the airing time !! All conversations are LIVE and can be engaged in from anywhere in the world by logging onto www.blogtalkradio.com/bigtimepublishing. Call in @ (646) 716-9091 Here’s your chance to find out everything you’ve always wanted to know about your favorite author and the book(s) they wrote STRAIGHT FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH!! So, don’t be a square. BE THERE! If you missed the show you can listen to the archieves!

Shelfari Discussion 425 books / 1787 members / 5573 posts This group is about everything Shelfari. Let's talk about site improvements, issues encountered, and the next great feature we should build. If you have questions about how to use Shelfari, check out the Shelfari Questions group: http://www.shelfari.com/groups/15217/about NOTE: Please don't post topics not related to Shelfari features and requests in this group . They will be deleted.

"Saving The Classics" 63 books / 874 members / 334 posts Saving The Classics is a group who's sole entity is to save the classic works of artist from every genre. Be it Music, Painting, Sculpting, and or writer of books ect. We as a people, and I am not talking about we as a people as in color or race. I am talking about we as a people as in the lovers of the arts. It's a discussion group for any and everyone. It is a discussion group designed to create a space so that every voice can be heard, regardless of age or creed or doctrine. If you can type, and are able to make a cogniziant thought....then you are old enough to voice your opinion. So please, come and join us in our "Quest" in bringing a universal awareness to the betterment of classic artforms of all genres, for the appreciation, and the exciting of sales through knowledge and promotion.

HMS Surprise 24 books / 25 members / 18 posts A group for fans of Patrick O'Brian's masterful Aubrey-Maturin series, and also including other books about the Royal Navy, both fact and fiction.

flappers 81 books / 451 members / 2265 posts FLAPPERS started the fun....way back in the 1920's--they were the rage everywhere--Men and Women danced, sang, partied and socialized....we're keeping it going....so if you love to talk and flap your gums then we are the fun loving group for you--come on--what ya waiting for--see ya in the story world...let's have fun!!!!---PLEASE---ADULTS ONLY---OVER 21---THANKS !!!!!

The BookWyrm's Lair 29 books / 125 members / 84 posts Well-come, BookWyrms! You have entered the BookWyrm's Lair ~ A BookWyrm is no ordinary book worm! . . . A BookWyrm is a distinct species of book worm ~ it is one who is passionate about Books, in general (and considers them, not only a necessity of life, but a real Treasure)! . . . But, a BookWyrm is also especially particular to Books dedicated to Dragons (some also known as WYRMS), and/or Other Creatures & Beings of the Faerie Realm (sometimes known to Humans as the "Fantasy" Genre!) . . . In the BookWyrm's Lair, we discuss & share ALL Good Literature, as well as: Movies, Artwork, Illustrations, etc.! . . . But, we mostly focus on the so-called "Children's" & "Young Adult" Fiction & Fantasy genres! . . . ALL YOUNG HEARTS & SOULS are WELCOME!!! But . . . BEWARE: Yer off the map . . . Here, there be BookWyrms!!!

Moms Who Read To Escape Their Weary Lives 757 books / 1236 members / 8117 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! December Title: The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff The discussion began on December 1, but feel free to add to it at any time by searching for the thread using the "Search Discussions" link on the upper right side of the page. Upcoming titles: January - The Nature of Monsters by Clare Clark February - The Wise Woman by Philippa Gregory March - The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb 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 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.

Teen Girls 62 books / 147 members / 334 posts Its for teenage girls who like any kind of books

Historical Fiction 571 books / 621 members / 1088 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. 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!

NaNoWriMo of Shelfari 82 books / 201 members / 663 posts NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month. To be specific, it starts November 1st and ends at Midnight on the 30th. Writing a 50,000 or roughly 179 page novel in November. The push is on. From now until November we will have to tighten up the gaps in our outlines. One month--50,000 words. Insane! Yes we are, and thanks for noticing! Keep the fire alive. The countdown to November is 5 months and counting...

History - Fiction 506 books / 646 members / 888 posts For any good Historical Novels you have read and Authors you want to rave about.

Read YA Lit 19 books / 39 members / 35 posts For readers of young adult (YA) literature of all ages! If there is interest each month we can read and discuss a book as a group.

YA Books that Adults Should Read 711 books / 1870 members / 4241 posts Some of the best literature is written for young adults and children. This group is for sharing titles that are often overlooked because they are marketed to younger people.

Book Chat 831 books / 1820 members / 6024 posts Welcome to Book Chat! Instead of being about a particular book, author or genre this group is about books and reading in general. Discussions have covered a wide variety of topics, from bookmarks, to book type preference (paperback, hardcover or trade paperback) to book-to-movie tie-ins, to where and when you read and even what started you reading. We also have some fun new projects starting and we hope you will join us. Tenia has started a Secret Reader (aka Secret Santa) where we will exchange gently used books. Tenia has also started a monthly book read. Our first group read will start in January and we are currently taking votes on several books that were nominated for the fiction genre. We are also currently taking nominations for books for February and March. Our February read will be horror and our March read will be chick lit. A discussion book raffle of sorts will be starting very soon so be sure to check back for details. Feel free to pop-in and have a look around. We would love to have you join us for some discussion and fun. Your admins...Kelly and Tenia

Eyes Wide Open 45 books / 449 members / 114 posts This group is for adults that want to read a variety of african american books.

Fans of Fantasy 64 books / 133 members / 81 posts This group is designed for discussions fantasy/paranormal books with a focus on Shelfari/myspace authors; Shane Moore; http://www.myspace.com/ShaneMoore50 http://www.aprisonerswelcome.com "A Prisoner's Welcome" 2007 "The Breach of Crowns" August 14th 2008 "The Exodus of the Strong" "The Plea of Apollisian" "The Wererat's Tale" "Of Orcs and Generals" "Dark Angels-The Awakening" Robert Fanney; http://www.luthielssong.com "Luthiel's Song" 2006 Joe Lawson; http://www.joelawson.net/ "The Calm Before the Storm." 2006 John Beachem; http://www.mundania.com/authors-johnbeachem.html "The Storms of Vengeance." 2006 Elizabeth Donald; http://www.elizabethdonald.com "Abaddon" 2007 "Nocturne" 2006 "Setting Suns" 2006 "Nocturnal Urges: A More Perfect Union" 2005 "Nocturnal Urges" 2004 Sara Harvey; http://www.saramharvey.com "A Year and A Day" 2006 Michael K. Bialys; www.authorsden.com/michaelkbialys "The Chronicles of the Virago" Join, add some books and have fun!