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Alexandra is Currently Reading

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The White Witch of Rosehall: Enriched edition. Haunted Tales of Jamaica: Ghostly Legends at Rose Hall

by Herbert G. de Lisser

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Good People: A Novel

by Patmeena Sabit

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Speedboat

by Renata Adler

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Alexandra’s Quotes

“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn.”
― Gore Vidal

tags: style

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“My most memorable hikes can be classified as 'Shortcuts that Backfired'.”
― Edward Abbey, The Journey Home: Some Words in Defense of the American West

tags: hiking

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“No iron can stab the heart with such force as a period put just at the right place.”
― Isaac Babel, The Collected Stories of Isaac Babel

tags: writing

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“Every room is painted a different color. As if there were one room for every separate mood: lacquer red for vehemence, pale turquoise for reveries, peach color for gentleness, green for repose, grey for work at the typewriter.”
― Anaïs Nin, The Diary of Anais Nin Volume 1 1931-1934

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“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”
― Arthur C. Clarke, Profiles of the Future: An Inquiry into the Limits of the Possible

tags: magic, science, technology, wonder

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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

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The "To Be Read" Reading Challenge. Every book-addict knows the problem. We have tons of unread books on our shelves, yet we never seem to get to re ...more

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For all those planning to read Infinite Jest this summer starting June 21. Support, encouragement and gentle pushes welcome.

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Welcome to the Beyond Reality SF&F discussion group on GoodReads. In Beyond Reality, each of our members may nominate one SF and one fantasy book per ...more

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