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“Fiction gives us empathy: it puts us inside the minds of other people, gives us the gifts of seeing the world through their eyes. Fiction is a lie that tells us true things, over and over.”
― Neil Gaiman

tags: empathy, fiction

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“But people themselves alter so much, that there is something new to be observed in them for ever.”
― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice

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chicago readers — 450 members — last activity Dec 02, 2025 10:13AM
chicagoland goodreaders of all types.

Illinois Wesleyan University English Majors — 19 members — last activity Jun 09, 2007 03:38PM
We know a good book when we see one.

Young Adult Fiction for Adults — 11077 members — last activity Feb 22, 2026 01:27PM
Whatever your age is, if you love reading young adult fiction, then I want to know what you are reading! Let's exchange ideas of good reads, nice idea ...more

Persephone Books — 1419 members — last activity 1 hour, 45 min ago
Persephone Books specializes in rediscovering 20th century novels, neglected women writers, twentieth century women writers and out of print books. Th ...more

Mock Newbery 2027 — 3177 members — last activity Feb 21, 2026 06:11AM
A discussion group that reads, suggests, and enjoys current children’s literature, while searching for next years Newbery Award winning books.

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