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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 7

by Beth Brower (Goodreads Author)

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Heidi (Heidi, #1-2)

by Johanna Spyri

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The Lost Bookshop

by Evie Woods (Goodreads Author)

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JaRee’s Quotes

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

tags: accomplishment, attributed-no-source, be-yourself, conformity, individuality

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“Always do what you are afraid to do.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

tags: inspirational

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“Love what is simple and beautiful.
These are the essentials.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Tao of Emerson the Tao of Emerson

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“In my ninety-plus years, I have learned a secret. I have learned that when good men and good women face challenges with optimism, things will always work out! Truly, things always work out! Despite how difficult circumstances may look at the moment, those who have faith and move forward with a happy spirit will find that things always work out.”
― Gordon B. Hinckley

tags: goodness, happiness, optimism, trials

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“What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Cozy Mysteries — 24935 members — last activity 3 minutes ago
For those who love a good cozy mystery while curled up on the couch with a cup of coffee/tea/cocoa and maybe a dog/cat next to them. Please be kind ...more

Cozy Mystery Corner — 5242 members — last activity Jul 17, 2026 03:55PM
Cozy Mystery Lovers! If you enjoy lighthearted cozy mysteries, please join us to read the featured monthly books, play some games, and participate in ...more

Crime Detective Mystery Thriller Group — 2920 members — last activity Jul 13, 2026 03:45PM
This is a book club/group for ALL books about crime, mysteries, and thrillers. From romantic suspense, to pulp fiction, to cozy mysteries, british det ...more

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Welcome! Join us for our monthly group reads. We read Crime stories, Mysteries, & Thrillers. ...more

Cool Town Club — 7 members — last activity Jan 08, 2026 01:16PM
Welcome to the Cool Town Book Club! For the year of 2026, we will be reading a themed book each month. Even if you are unable to read the book that mo ...more

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