

“The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger--but recognize the opportunity.”
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“I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying.”
― The Happy Prince and Other Stories
― The Happy Prince and Other Stories

Welcome Book Freaks! This is our little haven where we talk about the books we've read and share our opinions. "So many books, so little time."-Frank ...more

Join us on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 for a special day-long discussion of historical fiction. What does it take to write about a bygone era? How much r ...more

American Historical Novels is hosted weekly by your favorite authors. This is NOT a reading group, but a place to discover great, new fiction. There w ...more

A group to read and discuss short stories. One short-story per week/fort-night, followed by a hearty discussion. Typically the stories will be "class ...more

The Drunken Druid Award is a prestigious literary prize awarded each year for the best original full-length fictional novel. This peer-reviewed Book A ...more
Carole’s 2022 Year in Books
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