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Clarissa’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Clarissa’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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"This is my favourite Shakespeare sonnet:
Sonnet 29 When, in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes, I all alone beweep my outcast state, And trouble deaf heaven with my bootless cries, And look upon myself and curse my fate, Wishing me like to one more " Read more of this review » |
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"I really needed to be reminded today that there's always a reason to keep going."
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"I loved this so much: mushroom body horror, a train run by Death, a queer main character, and a well-balanced mixture of melancholy and humour. The story ideas are fresh and entertaining, and the artwork is beautifully expressive. All together this r"
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“Seeing your own name on the book cover is like hearing your book saying, "Hi. Thanks for writing me!”
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“To understand the world at all, sometimes you could only focus on a tiny bit of it, look very hard at what was close to hand and make it stand in for the whole;”
― The Goldfinch
― The Goldfinch
“Love in action is a harsh and dreadful thing compared to love in dreams.”
― The Brothers Karamazov
― The Brothers Karamazov
Victorians!
— 3769 members
— last activity Jan 12, 2026 03:18PM
Some of the best books in the world were written and published in Great Britain between 1837 and 1901. What's not to love? Dickens, the Brontes, Co ...more
Classics and the Western Canon
— 4928 members
— last activity 7 hours, 43 min ago
This is a group to read and discuss those books generally referred to as “the classics” or “the Western canon.” Books which have shaped Western though ...more
Afternoon Tea and Scones with the Lovely Ladies
— 114 members
— last activity Jan 12, 2026 08:11PM
In this group, you will find great literature by British female authors. Recently we have added in female authors from other countries also. The books ...more
Queereaders
— 20937 members
— last activity 4 hours, 18 min ago
A group for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals and supporters interested in fun and stimulating conversation about books, movies, art, ...more
YA LGBT Books
— 13367 members
— last activity 15 minutes ago
For anyone who enjoys LGBTQ books written for young adults. We're a friendly, supportive group that provides a non-judgmental place to discuss the boo ...more
Shakespeare Fans
— 2316 members
— last activity Jul 26, 2025 02:10PM
Anyone who likes Shakespeare and wants to discuss anything about his plays can join!
Xcite Books Authors and Readers
— 317 members
— last activity Feb 23, 2016 07:53AM
A group for readers and writers of Xcite erotic fiction. A place to discuss Xcite books, writing, submissions and enjoy some great free reads.
