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Michele’s Quotes

“I am not interested in being original. I am interested in being true.”
― Agostinho da Silva

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“Stories make sense when so much around us is senseless, and perhaps what makes them most comforting is that while life goes on and pain goes on, stories do us the favor of ending.”
― John Hodgman

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“My library was -- all libraries are -- a place of ultimate refuge, a wild and sacred space where meanings are manageable precisely because they aren't binding; and where illusion is comfortingly real.”
― André Brink

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“Even when you have doubts, take that step. Take chances. Mistakes are never a failure—they can be turned into wisdom.”
― Cat Cora

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“Ending a novel is almost like putting a child to sleep—it can't be done abruptly.”
― Colm Tóibín

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The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group — 32292 members — last activity 2 hours, 58 min ago
“It was a dark and stormy night. Lightning flashed and thunder rolled across the sky. Rain spattered a mysterious, hooded stranger who peered over the ...more

Cozy Mysteries — 24495 members — last activity 1 hour, 33 min ago
For those who love a good cozy mystery while curled up on the couch with a cup of coffee/tea/cocoa and maybe a dog/cat next to them. Please be kind ...more

The Gothic Novel Book Club <Hiatus> — 795 members — last activity Dec 20, 2021 06:15AM
Can't get enough of the supernatural? How about the dark and mysterious? If you answered yes to both of those questions, then this group is for you! E ...more

GR Magazine — 254 members — last activity Nov 13, 2024 12:58AM
Our group features the work of outstanding Goodreads writers. Join us to read their writing or contribute your own; or just to make friends. We featur ...more

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry — 1997 members — last activity Aug 30, 2025 09:14AM
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore (Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwu ...more

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