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[close] A collaboration of open minded individuals whose aim is to attack and dissect prose. Members are encouraged to read differing works than their compatriots and bring fresh insight to meetings

[close] We’re getting a group together! We all need a little Zola in our lives. Ok, so reading La Bète humaine may actually put a ton of Zola in some of our lives than others. Zola was born in April 1840 and was a naturalist, which was known for its social commentary. He was also known for his involvement in politics, a la his stance through the Dreyfus Affair. So I have to interject an opinion here-he has one of the most beautiful, original gravestones I’ve ever seen although his remains no longer lie under it. Les Rougon-Macquart consists of about 20 volumes and he started on this work around the age of 28. This group has been created to surround ourselves with some of the best French literature ever written. We will read and discuss perhaps gush our feelings into our comments.

[close] The only way to know the future is by being aware of the past, the present, and its trends. Since we know we can't see the future, at least we can guess and narrow down our forecasts - but to do that, we need knowledge. We create this reading group to fill the gap between where we are now and the times to come. We aim to get a broader perspective, a bigger picture, a bird's view. A reading group focused on utopias and dystopias that make us think, books and essays that put us aware of our environment, futuristic innovations, and tales from the past, that teach us how and why the things we have today are like they are, and maybe help us to know how to change them. The group proposes to read around one book or essay (article, interview) per month, ~12 books in total. Books about finance, history, political and philosophical questions. Books about happiness and how to live a better life. Are these the tools to survive in this information society? We think so, if you don't agree, join the reading club and prove us wrong! Welcome to the future! FRC

[close] Professional reading list from the Commander of the Belgian Army (LandComponent)