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Christy’s Quotes

“Explanations exist; they have existed for all time; there is always a well-known solution to every human problem—neat, plausible, and wrong.”
― H.L. Mencken, Prejudices: Second series

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“The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you.”
― David Foster Wallace, Infinite Jest

tags: freedom, truth

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Tournament of Books — 2370 members — last activity 15 hours, 40 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

Topeka & Shawnee Co. Public Library — 298 members — last activity Dec 17, 2017 12:20PM
Sparking curiosity and connecting our community through literacy and learning.

Iris Murdoch — 61 members — last activity Nov 03, 2018 04:16PM
A group to celebrate and discuss the work of Dame Iris Murdoch.

David Foster Wallace — 298 members — last activity Oct 15, 2016 07:21PM
A group for the amazing work of David Foster Wallace, now deceased. RIP 1962-2008 Feel free to add his books to the bookshelf for the group.

BookerMarks — 53 members — last activity Aug 02, 2013 07:16AM
BookerMarks is a collaborative project designed to bring you full coverage of the Man Booker Prize longlist and shortlist nominees. This forum is inte ...more

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