Jan

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Jan’s Quotes

“People say that life is the thing, but I prefer reading.”
― Logan Pearsall Smith

tags: life, reading

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“Whatever the cost of our libraries, the price is cheap compared to that of an ignorant nation.”
― Walter Cronkite

tags: education, ignorance, intelligence, libraries

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“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
― Mae West

tags: humor, life

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“It is a curious thought, but it is only when you see people looking ridiculous that you realize just how much you love them. ”
― Agatha Christie, Agatha Christie: An Autobiography

tags: love

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“If you're 50 years old or younger, give every book about 50 pages before you decide to commit yourself to reading it, or give it up.

If you're over 50, which is when time gets shorter, subtract your age from 100 - the result is the number of pages you should read before deciding whether or not to quit. If you're 100 or over you get to judge the book by its cover, despite the dangers in doing so.”
― Nancy Pearl

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Jan’s Groups

The Life of a Book Addict — 12128 members — last activity Nov 02, 2026 07:15AM
We now read at "On the Same Page." ...more

The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group — 33068 members — last activity 6 minutes ago
“It was a dark and stormy night. Lightning flashed and thunder rolled across the sky. Rain spattered a mysterious, hooded stranger who peered over the ...more

Mystery Lovers! — 1847 members — last activity Oct 20, 2026 10:42PM
Rain-on-the-windowpanes, chains-in-the-attic, figures struggling on the moor...this group is for fans of mystery! Find a book series, chat over s ...more

THE JAMES MASON COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB — 6700 members — last activity 10 hours, 21 min ago
ALL GENRE COMMUNITY OF BOOK LOVERS-Perfect for those interested in good books of any genre, film and lively discussion!- from current fiction, thrille ...more

Agatha Christie Lovers — 4096 members — last activity 7 hours, 58 min ago
We are reading her books from the first one published to the last one published each month. However, do not let that stop you from reading them out of ...more

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