76,282 books
—
283,702 voters
“Never to whine; to accept what came; to wait for better; to take what you could; to let no one, not even yourself, know how near to giving in you were.”
― The Changeling
― The Changeling
“I hate this wretched willow soul of mine, patiently enduring, plaited or twisted by other hands”
― Kris
― Kris
“This game of yours Madgett has everything in it except the kitchen sink" - Cissie Colpitts”
― Peter Greenaway: Drowning By Numbers
― Peter Greenaway: Drowning By Numbers
“You seem to think peace is a natural state, Siward, and conflict its interruption, but the truth is the exact opposite. Peace is what the sea looks like in a dead calm - a rare and beautiful moment - something impossible - a glimpse of perfection before the wind comes back again.
You can no more force peace into existence than you can wander across the surface of the sea stamping the waves flat.”
― Dunsinane
You can no more force peace into existence than you can wander across the surface of the sea stamping the waves flat.”
― Dunsinane
“NICK: on earth- I won't deceive you, the goods I'm offering will often grieve you. Self pity for the hearts you have to break - regret for the lives you ruin by mistake - the loneliness of being rich and great and hated by all who envy your estate - are tedious at times. I must confess self pity and regret and loneliness are what you'll pay me for goods I sell.
FLECK: I've known these all my life,
NICK: [cheerfully] Welcome to Hell!”
― Fleck
FLECK: I've known these all my life,
NICK: [cheerfully] Welcome to Hell!”
― Fleck
Duncan’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Duncan’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Duncan
Lists liked by Duncan



























































