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“Those who love life do not read. Nor do they go to the movies, actually. No matter what might be said, access to the artistic universe is more or less entirely the preserve of those who are a little fed up with the world.”
― Michel Houellebecq, H.P. Lovecraft: Against the World, Against Life

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“You are putting yourself in serious danger...'

I think that I preferred to put myself in serious danger rather than confront my shame. My shame at not having become someone, the shame of not having made my parents proud after all the sacrifices they had made for me. The shame of having become a mediocre nihilist.”
― Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return

tags: humor, memoir, young_adult

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“In life you'll meet a lot of jerks. If they hurt you, tell yourself that it's because they're stupid. That will help keep you from reacting to their cruelty. Because there is nothing worse than bitterness and vengeance... Always keep your dignity and be true to yourself.”
― Marjane Satrapi, Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

tags: humor, memoir, young_adult

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The Rory Gilmore Book Club — 23676 members — last activity May 22, 2026 09:29AM
Reading is sexy! This group is for fans of literature and the Gilmore Girls. Join us for some witty banter, numerous pop culture references, and enlig ...more

Persephone Books — 1435 members — last activity May 22, 2026 04:36PM
Persephone Books specializes in rediscovering 20th century novels, neglected women writers, twentieth century women writers and out of print books. Th ...more

It All Sounds Greek To Me — 2893 members — last activity May 25, 2026 07:41AM
For all Goodreads members who are interested in greek literature or in greek language. For all the Greek members who are keen on greek literature or w ...more

Fareed Zakaria GPS - Book of the Week — 162 members — last activity Aug 31, 2011 09:04PM
Fareed Zakaria recommends a book each week on his show, Global Public Square

The Great American Read — 539 members — last activity Sep 23, 2021 08:16AM
This group is inspired by PBS's "The Great American Read." Join us in reading and discussing books on the GAR list. All are welcome. #TGAR #Bookclub # ...more

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