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Kristin’s Quotes

“People can lose their lives in libraries. They ought to be warned.”
― Saul Bellow

tags: book-lovers, libraries, reading

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“Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book.”
― Jane Smiley, Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel

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“It's not that I don't like people. It's just that when I'm in the company of others - even my nearest and dearest - there always comes a moment when I'd rather be reading a book.”
― Maureen Corrigan, Leave Me Alone, I'm Reading: Finding and Losing Myself in Books

tags: books, people, reading

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“Don't mark up the Library's copy, you fool! Librarians are Unprankable. They'll track you down! They have skills!”
― Charles Ogden

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“I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn't be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.”
― Roald Dahl

tags: books, kids, readers, reading

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Kristin’s Groups

Public Librarians — 536 members — last activity Jul 26, 2022 10:08PM
Yet another way to connect and work on our Readers' Advisory. ...more

Best Teen Books — 2816 members — last activity Jul 04, 2026 08:56AM
A group for librarians, teens, or other folks who enjoy the best of teen fiction, non-fiction, or graphic novels.

School Librarians & Teachers — 1466 members — last activity 7 hours, 13 min ago
A group where teachers and school librarians can recommend and discuss great books for kids and teens or professional resources.