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Reading for the 2nd time
You were merely wishing for the end of pain, the monster said. Your own pain. An end to how it isolated you. It is the most human wish of all.
“You're every street I've ever walked. You're the tree outside my window, you're a sparrow as he flies. You're the book that I am reading. You're every poem I've ever loved.”
― Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World
― Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World
“How come the past tense is always longer?”
― Time Is a Mother
― Time Is a Mother
“Tears ran from his eyes and stung his cheeks. Tears for his son. Tears for his wife. Tears for the little girl they had to raise. Tears for who they were and what they all had lost. Each drop felt like it was slicing his face open like a razorblade.”
― Razorblade Tears
― Razorblade Tears
“I thought he was only going to teach me how to swim in the waters of this swimming pool. Instead, he taught me how to dive into the waters of life.”
― Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World
― Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World
“Cowards start wars, and the brave fight them.”
― Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World
― Aristotle and Dante Dive into the Waters of the World
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OUR SHARED SHELF IS CURRENTLY DORMANT AND NOT MANAGED BY EMMA AND HER TEAM. Dear Readers, As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading ...more
Girls Love Girls and Books
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This book club is for queer women and their allies. We aim to give queer women of all backgrounds a space where they can discover, read, and discuss l ...more
Bisexual Bookworms
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This group is for books about or containing bisexual characters! We recommend each other books and read a new book every other month. All are welcome, ...more
Bookworm Bitches
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This group now has a Discord! https://discord.gg/QC8vCNfzKa I would encourage everyone to join as it will become a primary hub for book-of-the-month d ...more
Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
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For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more
Kate’s 2025 Year in Books
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