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Emma

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Emma’s Bookshelves

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Emma’s Quotes

“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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“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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Emma’s Groups

The Seasonal Reading Challenge — 9114 members — last activity 1 hour, 47 min 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 — 2356 members — last activity 5 hours, 47 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 — 1502 members — last activity 3 hours, 28 min 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 — 6100 members — last activity Jan 20, 2026 08:19PM
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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