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“The fact is that no species has ever had such wholesale control over everything on earth, living or dead, as we now have. That lays upon us, whether we like it or not, an awesome responsibility. In our hands now lies not only our own future, but that of all other living creatures with whom we share the earth.”
― Life on Earth
― Life on Earth
“If having a soul means being able to feel love and loyalty and gratitude, then animals are better off than a lot of humans.”
― All Creatures Great and Small
― All Creatures Great and Small
The Seasonal Reading Challenge
— 9117 members
— last activity 1 hour, 7 min ago
Do you want to broaden your reading horizons and discover new books, authors and genres? Do you love reading challenges? Do you live for competition? ...more
What's the Name of That Book???
— 119993 members
— last activity 3 hours, 8 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
History is Not Boring
— 2060 members
— last activity Sep 23, 2025 03:56PM
Why do people think history is boring? I don't get it. ...more
All About Animals
— 727 members
— last activity Oct 11, 2025 04:54AM
We read books about all types animals, reptiles, sea life, birds, and insects. Also, any book with these as a second main character. The book that c ...more
The History Book Club
— 25872 members
— last activity 16 hours, 14 min ago
"Interested in history - then you have found the right group". The History Book Club is the largest history and nonfiction group on Goodread ...more
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