Sign in with Facebook
876 books
—
518 voters
to-read
(31)
currently-reading (1)
read (3011)
to-read-ebook (365)
forse-varie-misc (200)
da-consultazione (88)
abbandonato (74)
later (71)
wishlist (50)
da-tenere-d-occhio (38)
i-own (626)
uk (429)
currently-reading (1)
read (3011)
to-read-ebook (365)
forse-varie-misc (200)
da-consultazione (88)
abbandonato (74)
later (71)
wishlist (50)
da-tenere-d-occhio (38)
i-own (626)
uk (429)
americana
(368)
italiano (333)
fantasy (321)
thriller (291)
2009 (228)
nonfiction (227)
2010 (219)
2011 (209)
2008 (194)
mystery (171)
2013 (157)
2012 (149)
italiano (333)
fantasy (321)
thriller (291)
2009 (228)
nonfiction (227)
2010 (219)
2011 (209)
2008 (194)
mystery (171)
2013 (157)
2012 (149)
“Do you believe in fairies?...If you believe, clap your hands!”
―
―
“But luxury has never appealed to me, I like simple things, books, being alone, or with somebody who understands.”
―
―
“-You've got a . . . Lot of books, he said at last.
-it's a sickness.
-Are you . . . Seeing anyone for it?
-I'm afraid it's untreatable.
-is this the . . . Dewey decimal system?
-No. But it's based on similar principles. Those are the British novelists. The French are in the kitchen. Homer, Virgil, and the other epics are by the tub.
-I take it the . . . Transcendental its do better in the sunlight.
-Exactly.
-Do they need much water?
-Not as much as you think. But lots of pruning.
He pointed the volume toward a pile of books under my bed.
-And the . . . Mushrooms?
-The Russians.
-Ah.
-Who's winning?
-Not me.”
― Rules of Civility
-it's a sickness.
-Are you . . . Seeing anyone for it?
-I'm afraid it's untreatable.
-is this the . . . Dewey decimal system?
-No. But it's based on similar principles. Those are the British novelists. The French are in the kitchen. Homer, Virgil, and the other epics are by the tub.
-I take it the . . . Transcendental its do better in the sunlight.
-Exactly.
-Do they need much water?
-Not as much as you think. But lots of pruning.
He pointed the volume toward a pile of books under my bed.
-And the . . . Mushrooms?
-The Russians.
-Ah.
-Who's winning?
-Not me.”
― Rules of Civility
“Surprising yourself is a big thing for me—to go somewhere that I don’t even know I’m going.”
―
―
“It's amazing how a little tomorrow can make up for a whole lot of yesterday.”
― Landscape of the Body
― Landscape of the Body
What's the Name of That Book???
— 119642 members
— last activity 2 hours, 52 min ago
Can't remember the title of a book you read? Come search our bookshelves and discussion posts. If you don’t find it there, post a description on our U ...more
Virago Modern Classics
— 401 members
— last activity Dec 25, 2025 12:46AM
But once a woman stole the initiative, plundered the perquisites and took the lead, what happened to the globe? The fabric cracked [Daphne du Maurier] ...more
Persephone Books
— 1415 members
— last activity Dec 10, 2025 09:03AM
Persephone Books specializes in rediscovering 20th century novels, neglected women writers, twentieth century women writers and out of print books. Th ...more
Comfort Reads
— 1388 members
— last activity Apr 23, 2025 01:19PM
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
Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
— 21864 members
— last activity 1 hour, 12 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
Roberta’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Roberta’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
3,724 books
|
273 friends
546 books
|
1,028 friends
508 books
|
203 friends
304 books
|
58 friends
549 books
|
238 friends
5,073 books
|
3,501 friends
206 books
|
27 friends
766 books
|
1,025 friends
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Roberta
Lists liked by Roberta
