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Alexandra
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“A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.”
― The Uses of Literature
― The Uses of Literature
“There is more than one way to burn a book. And the world is full of people running about with lit matches.”
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“Atticus told me to delete the adjectives and I'd have the facts.”
― To Kill a Mockingbird
― To Kill a Mockingbird
“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.”
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“Hell is—other people!”
― No Exit
― No Exit
Once Upon a Time
— 9 members
— last activity Jul 19, 2013 09:56AM
There's a world where the Big Bad Wolf exists, where stepmoms poison their daughters, where prince charming isn't the hero... ...more
Classics Club
— 40 members
— last activity Jul 08, 2011 05:04PM
Last year (2010) I had a desire to read a book a week. Well, I haven't counted, but I'm pretty sure the number fell something short of 52. This year I ...more
Catching up on Classics (and lots more!)
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— last activity 1 hour, 12 min ago
The world is made up of two kinds of people, first are those who love classics, the second are those who have not yet read a classic. Be bold and join ...more
Philosophy
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— last activity Dec 04, 2025 02:58PM
What is Philosophy? Why is it important? How do you use it? This group looks at these questions and others: ethics, government, economics, skepticism, ...more
Our Shared Shelf
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— last activity Dec 16, 2025 12:22AM
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
Alexandra’s 2024 Year in Books
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