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“The single story creates stereotypes, and the problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete. They make one story become the only story.”
― Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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“If you don't like someone's story, write your own.”
― Chinua Achebe

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“If you don't understand, ask questions. If you're uncomfortable about asking questions, say you are uncomfortable about asking questions and then ask anyway. It's easy to tell when a question is coming from a good place. Then listen some more. Sometimes people just want to feel heard. Here's to possibilities of friendship and connection and understanding.”
― Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Americanah

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Reading is sexy! This group is for fans of literature and the Gilmore Girls. Join us for some witty banter, numerous pop culture references, and enlig ...more

Young Adult Fiction! — 589 members — last activity Jun 06, 2025 07:55AM
a group for anyone up for a little teen induced fiction! embarrassed about that book you read when you were thirteen and secretly still love? don't b ...more

Constant Reader — 6022 members — last activity 17 hours, 29 min ago
A forum for friendly discussion of classics, literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry and short stories. We also love movies and art. Don't ask to join th ...more

Bookish Beauties Book Club — 711 members — last activity Jan 11, 2024 06:33PM
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The Mary Sue Books and More Club — 874 members — last activity Dec 11, 2018 09:04AM
A place for The Mary Sue regulars to gather and exchange favorite books, reviews, and all other types of information. We are not officially affiliat ...more

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