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Maria Smith
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“That book taught me that by reading, I could live more intensely. It could give me back the sight I had lost. For that reason alone, a book that didn't matter to anyone changed my life.”
― The Shadow of the Wind
― The Shadow of the Wind
“People on the streets are dehumanized the same way settlers dehumanized the Indigenous, to steal the land of abundance at gunpoint, to tax the land to the fullest.”
― San Mateo: Proof of The Divine
― San Mateo: Proof of The Divine
“It's enough for me to be sure that you and I exist at this moment.”
― One Hundred Years of Solitude
― One Hundred Years of Solitude
“Life is everything, memory, kindness, love, personality. Imagine if we could eliminate even one of them from life. What then? Will it be still called life?”
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“The same people that outlawed the practice of Native American Medicine (without a colonizer centric degree), outlawed the traditional practice of healing those that are hurt/ill without expecting anything in return. Free healthcare. The basis of community.”
― San Mateo: Proof of The Divine
― San Mateo: Proof of The Divine
A new mystery genre....Gothic tales of dark old houses...
— 65 members
— last activity Aug 17, 2017 09:29AM
While doing some research for a review of a digital recording of a PBS production in the 2000-2001 season...The Wyvern Mystery by Sheridan LeFanu..., ...more
NetGalley Readers
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This is a group for those who participate in NetGalley.com to discuss the books that they have been reading from the website, share helpful hints, and ...more
NetGalley Addicts Support Group
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Warning: If you're not already a NetGalley addict, joining this group will likely turn you into one. Proceed with caution! Do you ever catch yourself ...more
Book Nerds Unite
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— last activity Jul 25, 2025 10:07PM
Calling all book nerds! This fun group is for you! What We Do: ・ Book Discussions (Children's Lit, MG Lit, YA Lit, Adult Lit, Classics) ・ Movie & TV ...more
Paranormal Romance RP
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— last activity Feb 16, 2022 04:26PM
Make your own character/house, spend time in the city, meet other players, do magic. Maybe even fall in love (:
Maria’s 2025 Year in Books
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