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“I feel clobbered by the impossibility of translating into words as much of this enormous world we live in with its subtly complex and sprawling Periodic Table of emotions. To quote Freddie Mercury, I want it all.”
― David Mitchell

tags: writing

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“But I did not want to be good. I wanted to be a writer.”
― Isabel Huggan, Belonging: Home Away from Home

tags: writers-on-writing, writing, writing-life

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“Nature is cruel, but we don't have to be.”
― Temple Grandin

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“Well darling, we're all terminal, aren't we?”
― Nancy Jo Cullen, Canary

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“The constant happiness is curiosity.”
― Alice Munro

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Tournament of Books — 2370 members — last activity Aug 25, 2026 11:41PM
This book group was established for those interested in participating in The Morning News's Tournament of Books. Please do not feel the need to finish ...more

Bailey's/Orange Women's Fiction Group — 296 members — last activity Jun 12, 2026 01:46AM
This is a group for women only,who wish to read women's writing that has been longlisted/shortlisted or has won the Baileys/ Orange prize for women's ...more

Reading with Style — 1496 members — last activity 8 hours, 24 min ago
A seasonal competition designed for the reader who enjoys discovering new authors, genres, and time periods.

Goodreads Librarians Group — 336974 members — last activity 0 minutes ago
Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Libra ...more