Sign in with Facebook
954 books
—
1,421 voters
“We have become, by the power of a glorious evolutionary accident called intelligence, the stewards of life's continuity on earth. We did not ask for this role, but we cannot abjure it. We may not be suited to it, but here we are.”
― The Flamingo's Smile: Reflections in Natural History
― The Flamingo's Smile: Reflections in Natural History
“To pretend that civilization can exist without destroying its own landbase and the landbases and cultures of others is to be entirely ignorant of history, biology, thermodynamics, morality, and self-preservation.”
― Endgame, Vol. 1: The Problem of Civilization
― Endgame, Vol. 1: The Problem of Civilization
“Beware the fury of a patient man”
―
―
“Drinking is fun! It makes me feel horrible and sexy!”
―
―
“Did you ever want to set someone's head on fire, just to see what it looked like? Did you ever stand in the street and think to yourself, I could make that nun go blind just by giving her a kiss? Did you ever lay out plans for stitching babies and stray cats into a Perfect New Human? Did you ever stand naked surrounded by people who want your gleaming sperm, squirting frankincense, soma and testosterone from every pore? If so, then you're the bastard who stole my drugs Friday night. And I'll find you. Oh, yes.”
― Transmetropolitan, Vol. 5: Lonely City
― Transmetropolitan, Vol. 5: Lonely City
Graphic Novel Reading Group
— 5426 members
— last activity May 06, 2026 11:13PM
This is a place where lovers of the Sequential Art form of Literature (graphic novels, comic books, manga, etc.) can get together and talk about their ...more
Peak Oil
— 7 members
— last activity Apr 14, 2010 10:23AM
Discuss books about and related to Peak Oil? How does that sound?
Deep Green Resistance (Glen Ellyn, IL): Readings
— 37 members
— last activity Sep 10, 2016 07:42AM
Deep Green Resistance (Glen Ellyn, IL): Readings is a forum for discussion about and readings concerning the current social, cultural, and political c ...more
Genus Rex Reading Group
— 2 members
— last activity Aug 06, 2012 09:35PM
This is a Reading list for anybody interested in the Genus Rex Program or the ideas discussed by it.
Ryan’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Ryan’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
979 books
|
139 friends
130 books
|
203 friends
205 books
|
41 friends
178 books
|
100 friends
48 books
|
1,197 friends
730 books
|
127 friends
5 books
|
44 friends
8 books
|
76 friends
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Adult Fiction, Biography, Business, Children's, Classics, Comics, Contemporary, Cookbooks, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic novels, Historical fiction, History, Horror, Humor and Comedy, Manga, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Paranormal, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Science, Science fiction, Self help, Suspense, Spirituality, and War
Polls voted on by Ryan
Lists liked by Ryan
