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“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees, just as things grow in fast movies, I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again with the summer.”
― The Great Gatsby
― The Great Gatsby
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.”
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“Sometimes I wish I could photosynthesize so that just by being, just by shimmering at the meadow's edge or floating lazily on a pond, I could be doing the work of the world while standing silent in the sun.”
― Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
― Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
“Writing is an act of ego, and you might as well admit it.”
― On Writing Well: The Classic Guide To Writing Nonfiction
― On Writing Well: The Classic Guide To Writing Nonfiction
“Look for the clutter in your writing and prune it ruthlessly. Be grateful for everything you can throw away. Reexamine each sentence you put on paper. Is every word doing new work? Can any thought be expressed with more economy?”
― On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
― On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
Megan’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Megan’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
2,808 books
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68 friends
154 books
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101 friends
27 books
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75 friends
95 books
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9 friends
1 book
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11 friends
4 books
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42 friends
93 books
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25 friends
1 book
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9 friends
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