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Shelfari Discussion 663 books / 2074 members / 7357 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.
Books I have read so far in 2007 208 books / 20 members / 4 posts Just keeping a record of what I read x
Dystopian literature 37 books / 75 members / 11 posts Dystopian literature.

dystopia:
a work of fiction describing an imaginary place where life
is extremely bad because of deprivation or oppression or
terror
The Shelfari Reading Room 284 books / 202 members / 345 posts This group is for people of all ages who would like to exchange their reading experiences with others. Let's talk about our favorite books, what stories mean to us and why, and anything else that helps to describe our reading experiences.

I've added the link to a good online book club, Zooba, too... make a reading list and they'll send you the books
Audible Books to recommend 545 books / 274 members / 1210 posts I thought it would be nice to have a list of books that people have read that are on audible (downloads from Audible.com & library CDs are my choices). I've created quite a wish list, making sure that it is listing books that can be listened to -- otherwise, no point in thinking about it. We are so lucky to have such an incredible selection of books to listen to now -- it's a whole new world and just in 5 years! I used to read 3 books a year if I was lucky -- now it's more like 30 books now that I can listen -- I love it!!

When members write down the books they have read -- give at lease a two word critique, even if as simple as the star system -- it's more helpful to see that than the list of books one plans to read. Also, mentioning the book name in Comments allows the reader to see what you are referring to when reading from iPhone!
FrugalReader.com Members 480 books / 42 members / 229 posts A group for Shelfari.com members who are also FrugalReader.com members!
Dystopia 44 books / 201 members / 72 posts This group is for people whom enjoy dystopian/utopian society books and would like to find other like-minded people.
Chiller (a Realm of Horror) 404 books / 878 members / 5153 posts Designed for those of us who read and write the horror genre. Join in an existing discussion, or start your own. Talk about your favorite horror authors, books, and movies and tell us what you're reading. And don't forget to introduce yourself to the group!
Apocalypse Lovers 190 books / 421 members / 805 posts O.K. I admit it, I love post-apocalyptic novels. Anything where society has been forever altered whether it is plague, nuclear weapons, aliens, meteors or Good vs. Evil doesn't matter, I just love a good tale where everything has been re-imagined. Come join me and discuss your favorite and not-so-favorite apocalypse novels
Gang of Three 2 books / 5 members / 30 posts All books all the time.
Brilliant Babes (And Dudes) Who Read Selectively 668 books / 174 members / 10378 posts October Spooky Duel Book Group Read: Dracula...Bram Stoker and Interview With the Vampire...Anne Rice

There are people who will read any book that comes out, and there are people who won't read anything that is less than 200 years old. The Brilliant Babes (and Dudes) are in-between--we often turn up our noses at certain writers, but we have a keen appreciation for high-quality brain candy as well! We are a friendly group mixed with a bit of sharp sarcasm, a sprinkling of green Enabler Dust and a TBR pile a mile high.

If you are slightly toward the snobbish side of the book-lover's spectrum--if you love your Dickens but also love your Nora--then you've come to the right place! Our group is invite-only to preserve the correct mix of people, but if you want to join, drop Suze, Rob or Dragonfly a note and we will review your shelf. If you get a friend invite, accept it and we will invite you to join us! (Please note that none of the admins spends all day, every day online. It may be a few days before we can get back to you. Suze and Dragonfly especially go MIA for various reasons, so please be patient and it will be rewarded!) Also, please do NOT ask for an invitation if you don't plan on regularly posting. It does take us time to review new members, and we love new members who participate, but the posts are visible to all Shelfari members who just want to lurk. :)

BBD Blog: http://brilliantbabes.blogspot.com -- chock full of BBD goodness!

Note for all members: In the past, we have had people confuse "slightly snobby" with "raging literary a-holes." Although we do appreciate a good crack on a bad author, please refrain from knowingly insulting your fellow BBDs. We love Shakespeare, but we hate drama!
Flipping Our Switches 10 books / 11 members / 2 posts We all have had books that have spoken to us. Let's gather our most inspirational and moving and share why. These can be fiction or non-fiction.
WDWB 14 books / 10 members / 0 posts We Drink With Books This is a book club for those who enjoy discussing a book over a glass of wine
BEA Lit Insiders 185 books / 522 members / 220 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
NYT Bestsellers List 48 books / 23 members / 2 posts C'mon New Yorkers. We all check out the book review. Post some of your favorites and tell us about them.
Bongoid Mooing 43 books / 8 members / 33 posts A collaborative shelf in which to put currently being read books or books we want to read. There are no rules. This is a private shelf that is by invite only and can be viewed by members only. A veritable oasis of book hedonism.
The 400 Pages (or Less) Book Club 73 books / 9 members / 16 posts This is a "no pressure" book club. We will only read books with 400 pages or less - unless we really want to read it :-)


You don't have to finish reading the book or even start reading the book to participate. Come on in & join us for a discussion about why you didn't finish - or what stopped you from picking it up in the first place.

Sisterhood 15 books / 2 members / 181 posts A private group of quiet intellectuals.
"WTF?" 142 books / 867 members / 2664 posts Ever started reading a book that everyone else seems to love and you just don't get the attraction? Or picked up a book from an author you usually love and wondered if the latest offering was written while talking on the phone? Or perhaps you read the first three chapters of a book and still can't figure out what's going on, who the characters are, the basic plot, or even the purpose of the book at all? What happens when all your friends recommended this great book that you thought was the most poorly written waste of perfectly good trees you ever read?

Welcome! You have found a place to vent your frustrations, discuss your opinions, review justifying arguments, or generally get satisfaction for time wasted on reading a book that just left you asking...WTF????
50 Book Challenge! 4720 books / 4694 members / 31205 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.
TAMU-C 11 books / 7 members / 8 posts For people who have been in the black hole of the universe.
Our Totally Relaxed Book Club! 14 books / 4 members / 41 posts We read whatever we want - pretty much whenever we want- no pressure and no super intellectual discussion!!! :)
No Egg Bake Book Club 37 books / 4 members / 1 posts The rules are simple:
1. Meet at a bar, not a house.
2. Talk about book for at least 40 minutes
3. No exchanging egg-bake recipes.
Jesrabbit's Reading List 148 books / 1 members / 0 posts
Moms Who Read To Escape Their Weary Lives 982 books / 1368 members / 10561 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.
AP English Teachers 142 books / 221 members / 246 posts A place for AP English teachers to share all the great lit we read/teach on our serious days, and all the "trash" we read the rest of the year:-)

To join, please send a friend request to the group administrator (soserene). Please include which AP English course you teach (or if you teach courses that "feed" into AP English). If approved, you will receive an invitation to the group.
24 Book Challenge + Chat 821 books / 81 members / 2818 posts The 24 Book Challenge group is currently at full capacity; thank you for your interest.



"In the case of good books, the point is not how many of them you can get through, but rather how many can get through to you.", Mortimer Adler

*This is a group for book lovers who prefer to take an under-promise and over-deliver approach to their reading. It's also for those of us who quake at the thought of "committing" to read 50 books in a twelve month period.

The challenge: Set a goal for yourself to read and enjoy 2 books each month.(If 1 would be a s-t-r-e-t-c-h goal for you, that's great too! If you crave more than 2, go for it. It's your challenge :-)

If you have been keeping track of all that you've read since January 2008, feel free to include those books towards your goal. If you haven't been keeping track, simply begin now.

How it works: Put your name in the subject line of a new post, and start to add your book list. From that point on you can add to your list by replying to the first post in your thread. If you prefer to keep your thread free of others' questions or comments then you may want to include this request in your original post title (e.g. "No comments please"). If you would like questions or comments within your thread, why not include "Comments welcome" in the title? If you feel inspired to write mini-reviews or comments on any book in your list, please do. Whatever feels right for you!

The group shelf:You are also invited to add your 24 + books to the group shelf. If you did write a comment or review please also add this to your book on the shelf. In an effort to keep things simple, we're only using the "Books We've Read" shelf.


Please drop us a note if you have any questions or suggestions for improving the group. We'd love to hear from you!
Ask and Tell for Writers 31 books / 108 members / 121 posts This group is for writers (or readers) to ask other writers about their process, how they got started, publishing tips, etc. Anything and everything is up for grabs. Or, if you have a question about something you're doing in your own writing and want some writerly feedback, this is the place for that too. Ask and tell!
Second Thursday Book Club 61 books / 4 members / 11 posts
EC to Cozies 172 books / 27 members / 484 posts This group is for the readers that like to read anything from Ellora's Cave to Cozy mysteries, and anything between. You are welcome to join with your book list and your opinions about the books that you have read,or any other topic that you may have. Feel free to post what you would like to discuss.
Friendship for Universal Peace 1351 books / 3190 members / 26244 posts There are many languages - The Best language is the Language of the Heart.
There are many relationships in the World - The Best relationship is Friendship.
We welcome you to join this group and share your knowledge, learning, Worldly Wisdom, Love and Friendship for "Universal Peace."


Reading is the Coolest thing Ever 108 books / 129 members / 68 posts For people who love to read just about anything and think that reading is the coolest thing EVER!! Hahaha! :)
AP Literature 35 books / 16 members / 4 posts
Fantasy and Sci-fi Fanatics 1698 books / 2049 members / 2587 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 95 books / 235 members / 138 posts talk about books that are made into movies
HCBC 31 books / 11 members / 0 posts
Bookclub 30 books / 11 members / 7 posts For all members of the 2006 Applewood and beyond Bookclub
Metal Maniacs 24 books / 69 members / 156 posts This group is for those of you who are readers, and metal-heads. If you like metal, you're in.
Hoboken Book Club 32 books / 4 members / 0 posts
Eat Good Food, Read Good Books 88 books / 6 members / 25 posts Our book club picks books and then meets at restaurants to discuss. We try to match the food as much as possible to the books. I think we enjoy the food just as much or more than the books, thus the order of the title of our book club. Happy Reading
Houston Book Lovers 38 books / 39 members / 60 posts Just a group for fellow Houston book lovers to talk about books and etc. All are welcome!
Zepperwho Great Books 69 books / 1 members / 0 posts Books I like to read.
Post Apocalyptic Novels 20 books / 22 members / 7 posts This is the group for everyone interested in what comes at the end of the world.
Eagles Cogitating 15 books / 2 members / 3 posts This a group for Mr. Nesbitt's AP English III classes to convene and discuss things we read in class.

A few instructions and reminders (copied from others who have done this sort of thing before):


1) Good English reigns here, too. Write in complete sentences and DO NOT use "internet shorthand". What you do on your own pages is your business, of course, but any discussion thread on this site needs to be standard English.


2) I will add books we are reading together as a class to the Group Shelf. Any book you'd like to add to the shelf (or are adding as a part of an assignment) needs to be of AP quality. If you're not sure whether or not it is, ask me. Remember, on your Shelfari page, you can put whatever you like.


3) Remember that there is a Shelfari widget in Facebook. Also remember that our school computers are currently set to block Facebook.


4) Politeness is mandatory. Show respect for all the opinions posted here even if they differ greatly from your own. No profanity or vulgarity is allowed.


5) Posts need to be meaningful. "Me, too", "I hated it", "I loved it", and so forth as the sole body of a post do not a meaningful post make.....
Women of Lore 808 books / 631 members / 20323 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.
Reading Ladies 37 books / 19 members / 19 posts We are women who like to read anything from women's literature to young adult but nothing too naughty.
Jordan 22 books / 24 members / 18 posts This is a general readers for books, that would have some book-clubs activity, in Amman-Jordan
OFS HS Readers 7 books / 7 members / 5 posts Hi OFS High School Readers This group is for you. Let's share the books we read and discover new ones we might like. Keep on reading Ms. H.
Oprah's Book Club 87 books / 371 members / 169 posts This is a group geared toward reading the books on Oprah's Book club book list. Also, the general discussion of Oprah and Oprah associated things may be brought into the mix. Have fun and love our Oprah.
Vermont Book Club 43 books / 2 members / 8 posts A place for our book club to keep track of the books we have read, are reading and would like to read.
TiVoCommunity 270 books / 5 members / 0 posts The TiVoCommunity website frequently has "what are you reading now" threads. This group aims to be central resource for members to see what others are reading at a glance.
Late Night Bookies 60 books / 78 members / 335 posts The Late Night Bookies is the book club that Optic Junkie and I started up about three years ago. We are located in the Rocky Mountain West in the United States--hot summers and bitter winters...but beautiful mountains and forests and wonderful people!


We called ourselves the Late Night Bookies--because we're pretty much late night people who love to read, our book clubs always go late, late into the evening...(read early morning hours)...and sometimes...if we start reading, we just can't stop until we've reached the end.


We've read a lot of books--had some book swaps, eaten some great food and had some good laughs along the way.


I wanted to share the books that we have read, as well as open up to discussion recommended books for future reading and ideas/recipes for continuing to enhance our book club experience.

I hope you enjoy the visit!


Book Shelf Key:
Books Read: Books Read by the Book Club
Books To Read: Suggested Titles for Future Book Clubs

The icon picture: Sunset, Boracay Island, The Philippines
A weekend during a business trip a few years back.
I chose it because it could be dusk or dawn--a magical time, especially for the imaginative book reader!
Second Floor Book Club 23 books / 9 members / 9 posts
Reading Women of the East Bay 5 books / 4 members / 0 posts This is the vitrual persona of a real-life book group. We meet every six weeks for dinner and book discussion.
Ladies of the Club 19 books / 2 members / 0 posts My friends and I get together once a quarter to share our opions on a book we have chosen to read together. It's also a good time to exchange books with each other.
Belmont Shore Book Club 2 books / 9 members / 6 posts The goal is to connect to neighbors through literaure.
Girls Book Club 20 books / 1 members / 0 posts
Wine & Cheese 19 books / 5 members / 8 posts
Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say 33 books / 11 members / 15 posts The first Nuestra Palabra showcase was held in April of 1998 in the party hall of Chapultepec Restaurant. Last year, we attracted over 30,000 people to our 2004 Third Annual Houston Latino Book and Family Festival, which takes place in the Fall. This is now the largest book fair in all of Texas. In only six years, we have gone from the party hall of Chapultepec Restaurant, to exhibit Hall A of The George R. Brown Convention Center. And we are still growing. Nuestra Palabra takes the upper echelon of Latino literature into the deepest part of the community. Our endeavors stem from our main showcases, which take place monthly from February to July. The showcases highlight Latino writers in an entertaining and informative forum. We generally draw from 100 – 300 people per event. These showcases are more than simply readings. Each forum evolves from or leads to other ways to educate and inspire the community, and at the same time promotes Latino literature and Latino authors. In 2000 we added the NP TV show which now broadcasts on Houston Community College Television on Channel 19 of the Warner system. The TV Show is currently in hiatus as we update the format. In 2001 we added the Nuestra Palabra radio show, “Nuestra Palabra: Latino Writers Having Their Say: On The Air” every Tuesday night at 7:30 P.M. on 90.1 FM KPFT, nation-wide on www.kpft.org. In 2002, Nuestra Palabra brought the Edward James Olmos Latino Book and Family Festival to Houston, which has become an annual event. Houston has been the most successful city on the book fair’s circuit of 6 cities. And we are still growing!
The Most Awesomest Virtual Book Club 1 books / 3 members / 2 posts We're awesome.
12xu Literary Club 15 books / 8 members / 6 posts Learn how to make cash fast by investing in the growing trend of internet pharmaceutical mass emailing. And get a larger penis boy, that thing's gonna fall up inside itself.
SWS 18 books / 41 members / 29 posts Students and staff in SWS love to read! This space is a private group for us to share what we're reading both in class and outside the classroom. Please send a note to me (the administrator) after you've joined Shelfari and are ready to join our group. Be sure to use your real name in your note so that I know who you are and will invite you to join!

Then, get going adding books to your own bookshelf, and putting them on the group shelf too. Adding a review lets us know what you thought of the book. You can do this in a discussion post too - and ask others for recommendations.

All school rules apply. Please don't use your real name, and do not post a photo of yourself. Of course, any inappropriate conduct and/or language won't be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action. Please write responses that follow the conventions of standard written English!

Happy reading!
Ms. McGillin's Book Club for The Road 1 books / 20 members / 75 posts A book club for Ms. McGillin's students reading The Road.
Read 'em and Eat: PA's First Best Book Club 25 books / 4 members / 0 posts
Better than Starbucks… if you like good coffee, great books, sharp wit, and people who read 1626 books / 1957 members / 28564 posts Better than Starbucks… if you like good coffee, great books, sharp wit, and people who read
Shakespeare, Dickens, Twain, Marquez, Morrison, Joyce, Faulkner, Cather, Kingsolver and a few hundred other really delicious writers, not to impress strangers, but because they love a good read, then please join us.

We are not a private group, but the administrators will not resist the urge to delete boring and stupid comments. By the same token, personal attacks on young, slow or otherwise disadvantaged players will not be tolerated.

Generally, be nice to other members, but spare not public figures, pop lit superstars, big box stores, politicians and religious leaders. Focus more energy on what is good and even what is great, but feel free to throw a stone when the occasion calls for it.

To steal a phrase: we want to have serious intellectual discussions, but at the same time we want the heat to generate light, not fire....

Welcome!
Book Cannibals of Kerrville 36 books / 10 members / 25 posts group of women reading in Kerrville Texas
BookMoochers Pilipinas 117 books / 252 members / 7303 posts
BookMoochers Pilipinas is a forum for members of BookMooch [www.bookmooch.com] in the Philippines.

Illustration credit Andrice Arp, courtesy of BookMooch.com

Share bookmooching experiences.
Get answers to bookmooching questions.
Promote BookMooch in the Philippines.

What is BookMooch? from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BookMooch
BookMooch is an international, on-line book exchange community founded by John Buckman in July 2006. Membership is open to anyone and is free. BookMooch allows its users to exchange books using a points system. Members earn points by adding books to their inventories, by sending books to other members, and by providing feedback when they receive books. The points earned can then be used to “mooch” books from other members. All books “cost” the same number of points, with a multiple point surcharge for international mooches. Members may opt to send books only within their own country, worldwide, or worldwide upon request.

To know more, visit www.bookmooch.com

To all new members:
Kindly introduce yourselves in the following thread:

http://www.shelfari.com/groups/23735/discussions/38303/Members-Intro#581938

Where we are in the Philippines:

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=117660241499274966163.0004615c18cf71a2f9ff4

... and we can add you, too!:

http://www.shelfari.com/groups/23735/discussions/96855/Pet-Project-Online-Philippine-based-Bookmooch-Members-Map

We support the following BookMooch charities:

Philippine Typhoon Pilipinas
http://bookmooch.com/bio/ketsana

Quezon City Public Library - Pasong Tamo
http://bookmooch.com/bio/qcpubliclibrary
The JLM Memorial Book Discussion Group 108 books / 5 members / 29 posts Book history for a small Des Moines based book discussion group.
Sierra Book Worms 28 books / 3 members / 0 posts
50 for 2009 56 books / 6 members / 35 posts Like the 50 Book Challenge! community. Only just friends, so it isn't a huge list to look at.
To track and read a minimum 50 books/year for 2009.
M & J: you better start reading now. ;-D
Bibliophiles 43 books / 111 members / 94 posts This group is for the Shelfari member who is interested in editions, who enjoys a first edition and really enjoys a signed first edition. This group is for people who have a list of books they've been searching for at used bookstores, garage sales, estate sales, library sell-offs and the like. This is not meant to be a pompous group, but rather a group that appreciates the artwork on the original cover, or a good hard-bound edition that's been around for many years and, with good care, will be around for many more.
So join this group and add any nice editions that you have to the group shelf and we'll talk collecting.
As for the shelves, use the "Books We've Read" shelf for first edition, antiquarian, or collectible books you own and use the "Books to Read" shelf for books that you'd like to add to your collection.
Kick A** Chicks 606 books / 786 members / 9546 posts This group is for anyone that loves a good 'kick a**' chick. If you wish you could be Anita Blake, Mercy Thompson, Merry Gentry, Joanne Baldwin, or one of the Sisters of the moon this is the group for you. For anyone who loves a series with some women who kick serious butt, join and feel free to post away and add books to the shelves.
EPAHS Faculty Book Club 38 books / 6 members / 5 posts Faculty Members at East Pennsboro Area High School that like to read and talk have joined together for a little fun and literature!
West Book Club 7 books / 2 members / 0 posts A group of readers from CB West that love books and talking about them (even if we sometimes have a hard time getting together.)
Nurse Book Club 25 books / 4 members / 1 posts We are a group of school nurses who like to read for fun. It gives us a chance to see each other once a month.
The Fairfax Fiction Book Club 19 books / 5 members / 0 posts We're from Northern Virginia and meet monthly to discuss great fiction books. Check us out at http://bookclub.meetup.com/560/
BNBC 26 books / 5 members / 4 posts Boy's Night Book Club
A Novel Idea 9 books / 1 members / 0 posts
Cakebreath 9 books / 3 members / 1 posts
SH reads 36 books / 19 members / 1258 posts Hello, As promised, here is the South Hadley reads group. All SH students and staff are welcome, but you need to be invited. Leave me a note on my shelf w/ email address if you are interested.

This is also the new book club website.
Moody Readers 256 books / 12 members / 553 posts A place to keep record of what we have read through out the year.

For new members: Start a post of what you are reading.Set it up however is best for you.There are times someone will make a comment or ask about a book or books that are being read in your post.

The members here have books in common. If there are any questions just send us a note.
St. Louis Book Club Since 1983 121 books / 2 members / 0 posts Group of women in St. Louis who have been in a continuous book club since 1983, meeting once a month.
Fluther 83 books / 15 members / 4 posts The group is for members of Fluther.com who wish to exchange reviews, recommendations, and reading lists.
TAG 11/12 5 books / 13 members / 118 posts The TAG 11/12 book group is a place for us to record, share, and discuss our reading this year.
Mentoring Men 83 books / 347 members / 1696 posts This group is for building up men in every aspect : spiritually, mentally, emotionally, physically, socially and financially and in any other area not covered.

This will be the place to find fathers to lead the way.

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. Do not use any descriptions that demean a person's character, intelligence or belief's.
NO direct advertising.
NO woman-bashing, as this does not promote the goal of up-building men.

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, or concerned you. And communicate this without countering with an insult. It's hard to listen when you're feeling attacked.

When stating statistics provide the cite (web link, article, book).
Do title your discussion topic so that it spans all religions, and cultures and will spur interest.
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If you are reading this, it's probably pretty hot outside. Why not pull a book down off the shelf and relax. Here in this group, I'm not asking for anything special, extensive or busy. Interesting wouldn't be bad. Think about a good book that has stuck with you for one reason or another and turn us on. Please share what you have...
Paz,
Jam Maestro Jay
DVBC 21 books / 7 members / 14 posts Local book club for desperate housewives.
Evanston's Wednesday night book club 78 books / 6 members / 0 posts
Louise McColl Book Club 35 books / 6 members / 1 posts Great company, good food, wine, and books. In other words, heaven!
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Book Clubbing 4 books / 1 members / 0 posts Welcome to the Sourcebooks Book Clubbing Shelfari group!
MEHS Summer Reading Steering Committee 161 books / 22 members / 0 posts Thank you for joining our new steering committee, whose purpose is to provide leadership to the Summer Reading Initiative 2009. This is our fourth year of conducting a summer-reading program that encourages reading for pleasure as a healthy habit, includes all students in book discussions that blend grade and ability levels, and builds a community of readers who share the discovery and enjoyment of good books.
Perkins 3rd Level Literary Ninjas 183 books / 91 members / 0 posts Academy Juniors
Books for People Named Jared 2 books / 1 members / 0 posts Yo we be 'bout bein' name JARED. If yo named ain't JARED, then gethafuck outta heyuh!
Wentzville Book Club 14 books / 7 members / 13 posts
Underground Book Club 19 books / 1 members / 0 posts A mysterious twist to the traditional

www.undergroundbookclub.com
WHS Page Turners 3 books / 9 members / 0 posts
Book Group - Lane Affiliates 26 books / 2 members / 0 posts Elementary educators who love to read and eat good food.
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St. Mary's Literary Society 12 books / 1 members / 0 posts Eclectic book choices with an emphasis on literary value
Books, Bitchin' and Booze 10 books / 2 members / 0 posts Private book club based out of Oshawa, ON.
Book Club 34 books / 6 members / 2 posts
Godby High School Summer Reading 2009 21 books / 23 members / 55 posts This group is designed to help Godby students make a choice for summer reading as well as assist them with any questions they have while completing the reading.
The Wino Book Club 33 books / 5 members / 1 posts
UUCA Book Group 17 books / 1 members / 0 posts Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis (UUCA) Book Group. We meet once a month in the church library and alternate our reading between fiction and nonfiction.
Empty Nesters 83 books / 1 members / 0 posts We are the Empty Nesters. Our group was formed in 2001 when we all became Empty Nesters. Members have come and gone but we have a core group of avid readers!?!!!??
NeWP 7 books / 11 members / 22 posts This group is for teachers who are part of the Nebraska Writer's Project to share books they have read or ideas they use in the classroom that deal with reading, writing, or technology.
UHS Contemporary Literature 2009 - 2010 56 books / 3 members / 0 posts Discussions about books for our high school's Contemporary Literature class.
Our very favorite Book Club 10 books / 7 members / 11 posts
Piedmont Reading Club 217 books / 1 members / 0 posts Piedmont Reading Club
Started September 23, 1991 in Atlanta, Georgia
http://sites.google.com/site/piedmontreadingclub/home
FORMAT: Background on author, group discusion, vocabulary test
next meeting decisions,backbiting,gossip and character
assassinations in groups of two or more.
Spouses, significant others and friends are encouraged, invited, and welcomeif they have read the book.Our booklist
Martha and Brian's class 6 books / 5 members / 0 posts This is the shelf of what 5th and 6th graders are reading and enjoying.
F-B's Southern Writers 6 books / 6 members / 7 posts This group is for members of F-B's Southern Writer's Class to discuss books and writing.
Sun Lakes Book Club 46 books / 7 members / 9 posts The readers attending WACAP Family Camp share their favorite books, all categories, with emphasis on/but not limited to world cultures, adoption, parenting, literature, childrens books, etc.
Beer Goggles 4 books / 7 members / 56 posts
Let's Get Lit 3 books / 2 members / 0 posts Friends and co-workers sharing favorite reads as well as reaching outside our comfort zones.
Henderson Ladies' Book Group 25 books / 3 members / 0 posts Ladies deserving an evening out with other wonderful ladies.
Open Book Society 84 books / 8 members / 0 posts OpenBookSociety.com is the brain-child of creators Aaron, Dawn and Nikki. The concept of OBS is simple: It’s an Online Book Club/Discussion Group for readers of the Supernatural genre. Think Harry Potter meets Twilight And absolutely everything in between! All age groups are welcome and we want our members to really be involved. We hope that Open Book Society will become a haven for fans of the Supernatural world. We want you to get absolutely everything you need to feed your addictions here. Come Join us!
English 12 HCS 3 books / 16 members / 4 posts Hinsdalians of the world...err, the school...welcome to our class space for reviewing, discussing, and showing off the books you've read.
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