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“Believe there is a great power silently working all things for good, behave yourself and never mind the rest.”
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“And remember, no matter where you go, there you are.”
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“Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.”
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“Reader, suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.”
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“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.”
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The Life of a Book Addict
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Between the Wars
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— last activity Apr 21, 2026 11:13PM
The purpose of this group is to create a list of books about or set during the 1920s and 1930s. This includes fiction and history as well as biographi ...more
The Importance of Reading Ernest
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— last activity Jan 26, 2026 01:11AM
A book club for those who want to read and talk about Hemingway's work. We'll read a new novel or short story collection every month and talk about it ...more
Biographies & Memoirs of Other Generations
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— last activity Mar 06, 2016 01:53PM
A place to share our favourite books about people who mostly made their mark pre-1960. Please add yours to the list! And please do comment on your fav ...more
Comfort Reads
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— last activity Sep 10, 2026 07:16PM
When life gets busy and you need a break from serious reading what do you reach for? A comfort read means something different to everyone so join us, ...more
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