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[close] Reading takes you places. Where in the world will your next book take you? If you love world literature, translated works, travel writing, or exploring the world through books, you have come to the right place! ATW80 began in 2009 as a challenge on TNBBC. The separate group was established in 2011. Anyone can join and participate in the challenges or readings at any time. Challenge participation is not a requirement of joining. Anyone who loves reading books from around the world is welcome here. The main purpose of this group is to travel the world through books, experiencing new authors and cultures along the way. Want to read about the world? We have close to 50,000 books cataloged by setting and more are added each week. I personally started reading around the world in 2008. This venture has introduced me to far off lands, fresh viewpoints, and many new authors I might not have discovered otherwise. Here is a record of my travels since 2009: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/18478768-diane-s-world-travels-by-book I have worked very hard gathering resources for others to use and coming up with new activities. Please ask permission before copying and please give appropriate credit. The copycatting is getting ridiculous and tiresome. "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” - Dr. Suess “There are too many books I haven’t read, too many places I haven’t seen, too many memories I haven’t kept long enough.” ― Irwin Shaw Globe Stand Photo: Daniel Loiselle/Getty Images

[close] Everyone is welcome to join the discussion and share their thoughts on quality books and talented authors. It’s always enjoyable to discover new stories, exchange opinions, and talk about books with fellow readers!

[close] Edinburgh Book Lovers Where great books bring curious minds together. Edinburgh Book Lovers is a warm, welcoming community for readers who believe that books are meant to be shared, discussed, questioned, and enjoyed together. We come together to discover and explore books across different genres, themes, and perspectives. Each month, we choose a book or reading theme and create space for meaningful conversations—not just about what happened in the story, but about the ideas, emotions, characters, experiences, and questions that stay with us long after the final page. Whether you're an enthusiastic lifelong reader or simply looking for your next great book, you'll find a friendly community of open-minded people who enjoy connecting through literature. Our gatherings are relaxed and conversational, giving members the opportunity to share their thoughts, hear different perspectives, meet fellow book lovers, and enjoy good company over coffee, wine, or a casual conversation. Come for the books. Stay for the conversations, connections, and community. 📚 Discover new books 💬 Share ideas and perspectives 🤝 Meet fellow readers ☕ Enjoy relaxed conversations 🌍 Explore stories and voices from different backgrounds If you're passionate about books, curious about people, and always ready to discover something new, Edinburgh Book Lovers would love to have you.

[close] BookBridge Community is a literary discussion group dedicated to connecting authors with an engaged community of readers through meaningful conversations, thoughtful discussions, and authentic reader feedback. Each featured book is introduced to the community and given a dedicated discussion thread where members read, explore, and discuss the work together. Readers are encouraged to share their thoughts on the story, characters, themes, writing style, memorable moments, and overall reading experience in a respectful and engaging environment. For authors, BookBridge Community offers an opportunity to introduce their work to active readers who are genuinely interested in discovering new books and participating in thoughtful literary discussions. Rather than simply promoting a title, the community encourages meaningful interaction that helps authors understand how readers connect with their work and what resonates most with their audience. After completing a featured book, members are invited to post an honest review on Goodreads based solely on their personal reading experience. Every review is entirely voluntary and reflects the reader's independent opinion, helping maintain the integrity and trust of the community. BookBridge Community welcomes books across a variety of genres and strives to create an inclusive environment where readers can discover exceptional stories and authors can engage with a community that values genuine discussion, constructive feedback, and authentic reader perspectives. Our mission is to build lasting connections between authors and readers, one book, one discussion, and one honest review at a time.