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Emma

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Emma’s Quotes

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
― Bernard M. Baruch

tags: ataraxy, be-yourself, confidence, fitting-in, individuality, misattributed-dr-seuss, those-who-matter

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“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
― Marcus Tullius Cicero

tags: attributed-no-source, books, simile, soul

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“The pause makes you think the song will end. And then the song isn't really over, so you're relieved. But then the song does actually end, because every song ends, obviously, and THAT. TIME. THE. END. IS. FOR. REAL.”
― Jennifer Egan, A Visit from the Goon Squad

tags: music

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Emma’s Groups

The Seasonal Reading Challenge — 9271 members — last activity 7 minutes ago
Do you want to broaden your reading horizons and discover new books, authors and genres? Do you love reading challenges? Do you live for competition? ...more

Tournament of Books — 2364 members — last activity 19 hours, 14 min ago
This book group was established for those interested in participating in The Morning News's Tournament of Books. Please do not feel the need to finish ...more

Newest Literary Fiction — 1318 members — last activity 6 minutes ago
Discover and share your discovery of the most recently published literary fiction. If you love reading novels before anyone else decides they are good ...more

Books on the Nightstand — 6104 members — last activity May 13, 2026 06:53PM
A group to discuss books and topics mentioned on Books on the Nightstand, a blog and podcast about books and reading.

So Many Damn Books — 186 members — last activity Oct 24, 2017 01:25PM
a goodreads group, based on a podcast, based on a friendship, based on books. abandon all hope of finishing your tbr pile, all ye who enter.

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