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Bernard M. Baruch
“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
Bernard M. Baruch

Oprah Winfrey
“Turn your wounds into wisdom.”
Oprah Winfrey

Mark Twain
“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to reform (or pause and reflect).”
Mark Twain

Zora Neale Hurston
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.”
Zora Neale Hurston, Their Eyes Were Watching God

Charles William Eliot
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
Charles W. Eliot

19127 Literary Asylum — 512 members — last activity Mar 27, 2019 06:11AM
This group is for those who love reading books that are written by African Americans.
66953 Old Books, New Readers — 2458 members — last activity Jan 06, 2026 08:09AM
This is a group for people who want to read old books and classics and then discuss them as a group. The mods choose themes each voting period (usual ...more
123626 Reading Until Infinity — 595 members — last activity Jan 01, 2026 05:39PM
This group is for anyone who loves to read. Reading opens the mind to all possiblities and sharing one's thoughts simulates the imagination. Read to y ...more
189072 EVERYONE Has Read This but Me - The Catch-Up Book Club — 28245 members — last activity 2 minutes ago
Click HERE for the latest group announcements. "It reminded me of ____ but in space." "I read ____ in high school, and actually liked it." "It's ...more
168867 Readers & Writers — 3683 members — last activity Dec 30, 2025 04:13PM
This is a place for Readers, Writers, Authors, Bloggers & Publishers to make connections, find new friends, ask for help and discover great new reads. ...more
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