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This Is Not About Us
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Rules of Engagement
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Paul Beatty
“Silence can be either protest or consent, but most times it’s fear.”
Paul Beatty, The Sellout

Tayari Jones
“People say, That which doesn't kill you makes you strong. But they are wrong. What doesn't kill you, doesn't kill you. That's all you get. Sometimes, you just have to hope that's enough”
Tayari Jonesi Jones

Martin Luther King Jr.
“I have decided to stick to love...Hate is too great a burden to bear.”
Martin Luther King Jr., A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches

Chris Cleave
“I’m telling you, trouble is like the ocean. It covers two thirds of the world.”
Chris Cleave, Little Bee

Paul Beatty
“That’s the problem with history, we like to think it’s a book—that we can turn the page and move the fuck on. But history isn’t the paper it’s printed on. It’s memory, and memory is time, emotions, and song. History is the things that stay with you.”
Paul Beatty, The Sellout

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For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more
1218 The Next Best Book Club — 26327 members — last activity Jul 30, 2026 02:22AM
Are you searching for the NEXT best book? Are you willing to kiss all your spare cash goodbye? Are you easily distracted by independent bookshops, bi ...more
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We are a group of black women who love to read, want to read more and meet like-minded women. #mochagirlsread Join Us in person: https://www.meetup.c ...more
4862 Books on the Nightstand — 6109 members — last activity Jul 28, 2026 08:35PM
A group to discuss books and topics mentioned on Books on the Nightstand, a blog and podcast about books and reading.
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