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The Yiddish Policemen's Union
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Crime, Thriller & Mystery 416 books / 552 members / 434 posts
Mystery 595 books / 306 members / 517 posts A group to discuss and recommend mystery novels.
alternate history 52 books / 53 members / 25 posts Books that ask what might have happened
Book Chat 1087 books / 1422 members / 8368 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
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!
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
KUOW Weekday - Reading List (Nancy Pearl) 75 books / 14 members / 1 posts List of books discussed on KUOW (NPR) with host Steve Scher and eponymous librarian /reading evangelist, Nancy Pearl
50 Book Challenge! 4720 books / 4694 members / 31203 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.
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!
Second Thursday Book Club 61 books / 4 members / 11 posts
AWIN Book Club 19 books / 8 members / 1 posts Bi-monthly book club focusing on books with female authors or central characters
Suspense and Thrillers 741 books / 2085 members / 5796 posts If you love thrillers, come join us!

If you are an author of a mystery, suspense/thriller book and would like to lead a group discussion in a group read of your book, please send a private message to the owner of the group.

November's group read is The Gatekeeper led by the author, Michelle Gagnon
Gentleman Wilde's Book Club 23 books / 10 members / 0 posts The purpose of the GWBC was to select reading material that provided a global perspective (this can be fiction and non-fiction) with respect to developing the global mindset and appreciation for global cultures, peoples, societies and economies. The emphasis is tied to our professional development and attitudes.
Mystery Lovers galore 423 books / 206 members / 151 posts Good for everyone who loves a good mystery. I'm an avid mystery & horror reader although I do read other stuff.
Comparatists 11 books / 6 members / 9 posts Having majored in Comparative Literature (aka Comp Lit, World Literature, and even Literatures of the World), I am always being asked to explain the field. What is it that the comparative literary actually do? It's a question that no comparatist or comparatista can answer, but all the more reason to have a Shelfari Group, no?


Compare! Contrast! Co-whatever you please!


Suggest books for us to read in comparison with other books by defining/destroying some boundary (language, culture, period, genre, real or imagined) and we'll all revel in the strange new perspectives that we gain.


Bring your favorite book into weird relief by juxtaposing it to the movie you most despise or vice versa. For example, consider the similar themes and yet leagues of empty space between Grant Naylor's Red Dwarf vs Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life.


Trace a recurrent theme across several works and point it all out for us dolts who may have missed it.
Shelfari Jews 242 books / 38 members / 65 posts WELCOME TO THE FIRST GROUP FOR JEWISH PEOPLE THAT LIKE TO MEET OTHER JEISH BOOK LOVERS AND TALK ABOUT WHAT JEWS ARE BEST OF, LITERATURE! A few simple frame rules for those who like to join: Aleph. racists/nazis are not welcome here. dont even bother. Bet. Hebrew topics are allowed, since most Israelis are jewish, any other tongues are not welcome since i do not understand it. As you're in.. Avoid any missionary activity. Have respect for us and our religion, and our system of belief. Enjoy !
100+ Book Challenge 1556 books / 1097 members / 12161 posts Up for a serious challenge? Then come join us! Our goal is to read 100 or more books in one year.

Just start a new discussion post, WITH YOUR NAME IN THE SUBJECT OF YOUR ORIGINAL POST, and log your books.

You can start any time. Our goal really is to read 100 or more books in one year. If you haven't been keeping track of the books you've read, start when you join.
Jewish Themed Fiction 14 books / 14 members / 14 posts This is a place to share reviews and recommendations of fiction books with jewish themes. Any suggestions?
Novel Idea 36 books / 56 members / 258 posts For my students to post their Novel Idea assignments and exchange ideas about the books they are reading.

Reminder: All discussions must be classroom appropriate.
Book reviews should be polished, formal writing. You are encouraged to comment thoughtfully on other students' reviews.
Houston Book Babes 44 books / 7 members / 16 posts Hey Ladies! This group is only for our little Houston group! We can continue the discussions of our past and present books, but mostly I'm creating it as a way for us to connect and have fun. It will be private and by invitation only, so you don't have to worry about anyone seeing what is said.
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!
The JLM Memorial Book Discussion Group 108 books / 5 members / 29 posts Book history for a small Des Moines based book discussion group.
Ocean Beach Book Club 22 books / 4 members / 0 posts A random group of people currently from the San Diego Area who choose and read books based on what sounds good at the time!
East Bay Shtetl Book Club 20 books / 5 members / 6 posts
BYOB - Defo Staff Book Group 72 books / 10 members / 7 posts This group was started by teachers in the DeForest, WI school district and has expanded. We get together every so often to discuss books, and are using this group to keep track of the books we have recommended in the past.

NEXT BOOK MEETING - No date yet - sometime in the beginning quarter of the school year. This time there are no books to choose - but a theme instead. Everyone is to bring their favorite MYSTERY book or author to the meeting. Also, don't forget to check out the new books recommended at the last meeting!
The Nebula Awards 58 books / 27 members / 21 posts The Nebulas are an annual award presented by SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America ) to written achievements of excellence within the field of SF&F.

This profile is meant to be a virtual display of these winners and nominees, as well as the winners and nominees for the Andre Norton Best Young Adult Novel in Science Fiction and Fantasy.

Please do not add books that haven't received Nebula&Norton nominations.
Discussion is welcome, about any topic relating to science fiction and fantasy writing, we ask only that you keep it civil and respect one another's opinions.

See our website for more detailed information about the award:
http://nebulaawards.com
Book Browsers 9 books / 1 members / 1 posts Book Browsers read current and classic literature, meet monthly, enjoy each other's company around good books.
Tony Peters: Book Review/Discussions 104 books / 56 members / 2241 posts For people to discuss books,write up reviews, and just enjoy reading. Check out my website for more! www.tonypeters.webs.com
The Tea Union 7 books / 4 members / 9 posts Reading, eating, drinking, discussing & being merry.
The Challenged Reader 200 books / 263 members / 5015 posts
The Challenged Reader is a group for people who have so many books waiting to be read, they need a challenge or two to make a dent in their TBR. Join us before your bookshelf collapses!

This group was started after one of our favorite groups, Readers in Thongs (RIT), stopped being active. The Challenged Reader is meant for members of RIT who would like to continue in a similar vein but new members are of course very welcome too!

Join our third challenge "Spring into Summer", running throughout May and June. Count the number of pages you read and earn some extra bonus pages by doing mini-challenges too.

Our first challenge was called "Pages for Pounds" and it was all about losing some weight off your TBR pile. Our second challenge, "Go the Distance", counted how many miles the authors of your books lived away from you.

Do join us, everyone is welcome!
Daringly Dynamic Reading Divas 112 books / 6 members / 1147 posts
The High Librarians 14 books / 8 members / 6 posts
Providence Potato Peel Pie Society 4 books / 2 members / 1 posts
The best of life - photography, music, food and books. 50 books / 20 members / 1451 posts I am not going to curb your enthusiasm, people - talk about whatever you want, so long as it is fair and non-offensive. If you love books, art, photography or music, this is the place for you. :) I only ask that if you join, you do regularly participate, for there is nothing worse than a group with a huge number of members, but no-one ever says anything. Wouldn't you agree?
Neil Gaiman's Bookshelves 644 books / 232 members / 37 posts People discussing the books on Neil Gaiman's shelves
CSRA Bibliophiles 31 books / 5 members / 0 posts Considering - Stimulating - Riveting - Authors Bibliophiles of Augusta is a group of diverse women who meet regularly to eat, drink, and chat about books.
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