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“If you are a student you should always get a good nights sleep unless you have come to the good part of your book, and then you should stay up all night and let your schoolwork fall by the wayside, a phrase which means 'flunk'.”
― Lemony Snicket

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“Space is big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it's a long way down the road to the chemist's, but that's just peanuts to space.”
― Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy

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Melanie’s Groups

Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die — 21857 members — last activity 17 hours, 32 min ago
For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more

The County Library — 1730 members — last activity Dec 18, 2025 08:46PM
Let's talk about favorite books and authors. Check out the events page for author visits, book clubs, and other fun library activities. ...more

SLCLS Genre Study — 108 members — last activity Sep 20, 2021 11:57AM
This group is for SLCLS staff to discuss genres and improve reader's advisory skills. Please post your suggested books on the bookshelf so we'll have ...more