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Janelle is Currently Reading

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The Stranger

by Albert Camus

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May 17, 2026 05:11AM

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The Abyss Surrounds Us (The Abyss Surrounds Us, #1)

by Emily Skrutskie (Goodreads Author)

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The Nice House on the Lake, Vol. 2

by James Tynion IV

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“I've squeezed as many bookcases in this tiny space as possible. Being surrounded by books and magazines makes me feel calm. It makes the room seem wrapped in a layer of protection. As if nothing or no one can get to me.”
― Angelo Surmelis, The Dangerous Art of Blending In

tags: anxiety, book-love, booknerd, books, bookshelf, bookworm, calm, the-dangerous-art-of-blending-in

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“No Mourners.
No Funerals.”
― Leigh Bardugo, Six of Crows

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“Everyone’s immortal until they’re not.”
― Victoria Schwab, A Gathering of Shadows

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“He could be the monster if it kept others human.”
― Victoria Schwab, This Savage Song

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“Not with a bang, but with a whimper.
In with gunfire and out with smoke.”
― Victoria Schwab, This Savage Song

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What's the Name of That Book??? — 120993 members — last activity 1 hour, 57 min ago
Can't remember the title of a book you read? Come search our bookshelves and discussion posts. If you don’t find it there, post a description on our U ...more

Read Your Face Off Book Club — 135 members — last activity May 31, 2019 03:34PM
This is a group created by Riley (@rmfickfack) intended to have a space to complete read alongs and buddy reads together! Click "...more" for more inf ...more

Prideathon — 119 members — last activity Apr 10, 2019 01:27PM
Prideathon is a biannual readathon where we focus on promoting intersectional LGBTQIAP+ literature, primarily young adult.

Dragons & Tea Book Club — 4432 members — last activity Mar 01, 2024 07:14AM
Hello! This is a book club, hosted by four Asian book reviewers, dedicated to boosting marginalized voices and celebrating diverse books, while always ...more

Literally Dead Book Club — 16519 members — last activity Feb 18, 2026 12:04PM
A mostly monthly book club (February-November) focused on thriller/mystery/horror hosted by BooksandLala and a rotating set of wonderful co-hosts! li ...more

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