Maureen

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Maureen’s Quotes

“We read to know we're not alone.”
― William Nicholson, Shadowlands: A Play

tags: misattributed-to-c-s-lewis, reading

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“If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.”
― Oscar Wilde

tags: books, reading

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“Eating and reading are two pleasures that combine admirably.”
― C.S. Lewis

tags: eating-reading

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“Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.”
― Lemony Snicket, Horseradish: Bitter Truths You Can't Avoid

tags: books, reading

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“When I got [my] library card, that was when my life began.”
― Rita Mae Brown

tags: libraries, reading

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Maureen’s Groups

History is Not Boring — 2062 members — last activity Feb 10, 2026 05:12PM
Why do people think history is boring? I don't get it. ...more

Science and Inquiry — 4521 members — last activity Jun 01, 2026 04:07PM
This Group explores scientific topics. We have an active monthly book club, as well as discussions on a variety of topics including science in the new ...more

THE WORLD WAR TWO GROUP — 2731 members — last activity 3 hours, 25 min ago
A chance to discuss books covering the Second World War, the battles, campaigns, leaders and weapons. Tantum librorum, tam brevi tempore (So many ...more

Mental Health Bookclub — 4322 members — last activity May 27, 2026 03:53PM
This is a community space for anyone affected by mental health issues. Open globally, for people with any type of mental illness & accepted without ju ...more

Military Readers & Writers — 156 members — last activity Sep 15, 2021 08:51AM
A place to present current and/or future writing projects related to the military or discuss nonfiction books about the military or war.

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