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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
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“If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?”
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“So many books, so little time.”
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“A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.”
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“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.”
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The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge
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Welcome to the Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge, the cozy corner for all Gilmore Girls fans and book lovers ready to dive into Rory’s famously eclectic ...more
Catching up on Classics (and lots more!)
— 15768 members
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The world is made up of two kinds of people: first, those who love classics, and second, those who have not yet read a classic. Be bold and join us as ...more
Goodreads Librarians Group
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Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Libra ...more
Read a book from each country
— 984 members
— last activity Oct 30, 2025 05:18PM
I thought this would be a good place to collect recommendations for books from various countries. I don't have a formal goal to read a book from each ...more
Japanese Literature
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A group for people who enjoy literature written by Japanese authors, the arts, culture, and history of Japan. This month we have our group read and ...more
emma’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at emma’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Favorite Genres
Adult Fiction, Biography, Book Club, Classics, Food, Horror, Literary Fiction, Memoir, Non-fiction, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, Science, Thriller, and War
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