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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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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
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“There is no friend as loyal as a book.”
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“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
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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 Gilmore Girls Book Club: A Stars Hollow Community
— 9610 members
— last activity Jul 17, 2026 01:36PM
Welcome to The Gilmore Girls Book Club: A Stars Hollow Community — formerly known as The Rory Gilmore Reading Challenge, and now a little bigger, a li ...more
Catching up on Classics (and lots more!)
— 16448 members
— last activity 56 minutes ago
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
— 1001 members
— last activity Mar 02, 2026 11:42PM
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
— 5691 members
— last activity 9 hours, 12 min ago
A group for people who enjoy literature written by Japanese authors, the arts, culture, and history of Japan. July 2026: Strange Buildings by Uketsu ...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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