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“There's this saying: in an all-blue world, colour doesn't exist... If something seems strange, you question it; but if the outside world is too distant to use as a comparison then nothing seems strange.”
― Alex Garland, The Beach

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“I carry a lot of scars. I like the way that sounds. I carry a lot of scars.”
― Alex Garland

tags: life, the-beach

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“I don't think any good book is based on factual experience. Bad books are about things the writer already knew before he wrote them.
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― Carlos Fuentes

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“On the other hand, I think cats have Asperger's. Like me, they're very smart. And like me, sometimes they simply need to be left alone.”
― Jodi Picoult, House Rules

tags: aspergers, autism, cats

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“It's beautiful," said Mort softly. "What is it?"

THE SUN IS UNDER THE DISC, said Death.

"Is it like this every night?"

EVERY NIGHT, said Death. NATURE'S LIKE THAT.

"Doesn't anyone know?"

ME. YOU. THE GODS. GOOD, ISN'T IT?

"Gosh!"

Death leaned over the saddle and looked down at the kingdoms of the world.

I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU, he said, BUT I COULD MURDER A CURRY.”
― Terry Pratchett, Mort

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Japanese Literature — 5777 members — last activity 33 minutes ago
A group for people who enjoy literature written by Japanese authors, the arts, culture, and history of Japan. It is Women in Translation Month! #wit ...more

Haruki Murakami Book Group — 5953 members — last activity Aug 30, 2026 06:01PM
Discuss all things Haruki Murakami: novels, short stories, non-fiction, books about HM, translation projects, related music/film, interviews, symbolis ...more

American Gods: All Gaiman, All The Time — 949 members — last activity Nov 03, 2023 12:17PM
What? No group for Neil Gaiman fan(atic)s? For Shame! Well, now there is--a group for all things Gaiman. If you're a fan of his novels, his graphic no ...more

Ask Tess Gerritsen & Richard Montanari - Wednesday, March 5th! — 303 members — last activity Jun 14, 2014 09:43AM
Join us on Wednesday, March 5th for a special discussion with authors Tess Gerritsen & Richard Montanari. Tess and Richard will be discussing their ne ...more

The Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group — 32830 members — last activity 1 hour, 21 min 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

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