Overview: Groups

Shelfari Discussion 381 books / 1747 members / 5215 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.

What are you reading? 2328 books / 5600 members / 13057 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.

Bestseller's Browsers 85 books / 7 members / 0 posts We are a group of friends that have been discussing books since March 1998. There are nine of us...Alix, Amy, Cathy, Debby, Jan, Kimia, Susan, Teri and Vivian.

the girls 134 books / 309 members / 512 posts Friends don't let friends read bad books.

A Gathering of Goddesses 194 books / 105 members / 1932 posts This is a discussion group for Goddesses of ALL descriptions. Whether you are fully embracing your Divine Feminine or just awakening, we welcome your insights! For if we are not here to share with one another, then why be here at all?

Denton Literary Society 86 books / 3 members / 0 posts Reading list for the Denton Literary Society.

young bookworms 113 books / 65 members / 63 posts Anybody that LOVES to read while they're not doing homework is welcome!!! Mostly young adult or kid's books.

Moms Who Read To Escape Their Weary Lives 732 books / 1166 members / 7394 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! October Title: Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin (Nominated by ~*Kim*~) The discussion began on October 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: November - The Heretic's Daughter by Kathleen Kent (Nominated by Shan) December - The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff (Nominated by Julie) 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 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.

The Book Chicks 86 books / 2 members / 0 posts Our local book club meets monthly and discusses both fiction and nonfiction.

Reading is the Coolest thing Ever 107 books / 119 members / 58 posts For people who love to read just about anything and think that reading is the coolest thing EVER!! Hahaha! :)

Teen Peoples! 45 books / 202 members / 643 posts This is just place to just have fun and talk about anything, (boys,girls, books, problems, t.v., music, ect. ect. ...like i said any thing!)just be yourself. Nobody will kick you out for your opinons so say what you feel.( or type, whatever, same difference):p Oh yah, randomness is VERY welcome here! lol! ages 13 to 19! lol! i really want people who oin to ba active! so if you like to chat then join, if you just like to join groups for the fun of it then stay OUT! lol! Have fun... ;) PS. You don't have to be a teen to join! Just try to talk about teen stuff! last updated: Saterday, Febuary 2ed, 2008!

Women of Lore 218 books / 220 members / 3026 posts Women of Lore is about women who have obtained knowledge,and wisdom. Women who still love fantasies,and folklore .A place where we can share our beliefs with others and respect other opinions . A group that can talk about the humorous side of life, and lessons learned. A place to have fun. What would you like to talk about?

Mix n' Match 27 books / 6 members / 22 posts Welcome to the wonderful world of Mix n' Match! Here we can talk about ALL and ANY books. Whether it be children's stories, horror, controversial, classic, memoirs, romance, fiction, non-fiction ANYTHING!!! Even poems, short stories, how-to, etc. No judgment will be placed upon you for liking whatever it is that you like. Let's hear about it! If you're like me, you'll want suggestions. You may be surprised at what you find here.

Oprah's Book Club 70 books / 286 members / 151 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.

TiVoCommunity 269 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.

Mrs. Gaetano's 1st period English Class 27 books / 23 members / 171 posts Assignment: Rate the books that you have read this quarter. After you rate the books write a review. Answer the following questions: *Were the characters believable? Did they remind you of anyone you know? Or were they in a situation that you or your friends have been in? * How is the title appropriate for the book? Or maybe it isn’t * What is the theme of the book? How was this conveyed to the reader? Add one quote to support your answers! **You must respond to five of your classmates

Words are our World 129 books / 597 members / 7807 posts Welcome all Shelfari users... For a whole world of fun... Our Motto: "We are born to unite with our fellow men, and to join in community with the human race." -Cicero Let's create a world of our own here, a world full of words.....a world we all dream about, a world our very own....

Wild Women Book Club 106 books / 8 members / 1 posts

Movie Lovers 282 books / 1189 members / 4166 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

First Friday Book Club 66 books / 6 members / 4 posts Welcome to the FFBC Shelfari Group! We meet monthly-ish at members' homes or, if all else fails, at a diner. If this is your first time here, remember to click on "Join Group" to become an official online member (See it? Right up there in the top right corner). If you have received an invitation to join our group, go to your Shelfari home page and accept the invitation by clicking on the "Accept" button. Feel free to add books you want us to read to the Group shelf. If we all check this shelf prior to our meetings, we'll have a starting point for selecting our next book. All FFBC members are welcome to invite their friends to this group. If they can't join us in person for our meetings, they can always join us here in cyberspace to give their opinions of our books.

Kick A** Chicks 304 books / 220 members / 1075 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. Our current avatar is the ultimate kick a** chick, Cat Crawfield.

Women Speak 364 books / 1258 members / 7785 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).

Strong Girls Grow Up to Become Strong Women 220 books / 16 members / 1 posts These books involve strong girls or women as protagonists. If you know of any books which aren't included here, please feel free to add them.

Upper Merion High School Reading Olympics 43 books / 21 members / 17 posts This group is for all members of the Upper Merion Area High School. We hope to discuss books, post reviews, and help the school connect better.

LHS Reading Team 45 books / 4 members / 16 posts For LHS Reading Team members only! Talk about the books on the list, who reads what, and what we think.