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“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.”
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“You know, one of the tragedies of real life is that there is no background music.”
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“Do one thing every day that scares you.”
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“People think a soul mate is your perfect fit, and that's what everyone wants. But a true soul mate is a mirror, the person who shows you everything that is holding you back, the person who brings you to your own attention so you can change your life.
A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave.
A soul mates purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your life, then introduce you to your spiritual master...”
― Eat, Pray, Love
A true soul mate is probably the most important person you'll ever meet, because they tear down your walls and smack you awake. But to live with a soul mate forever? Nah. Too painful. Soul mates, they come into your life just to reveal another layer of yourself to you, and then leave.
A soul mates purpose is to shake you up, tear apart your ego a little bit, show you your obstacles and addictions, break your heart open so new light can get in, make you so desperate and out of control that you have to transform your life, then introduce you to your spiritual master...”
― Eat, Pray, Love
“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
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Literary Fiction by People of Color
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This can include genre fiction that is literary (e.g. speculative fiction, historical fiction, etc.), as long as it's written by a person of color (Af ...more
Great African Reads
— 4190 members
— last activity 6 hours, 41 min ago
Here is an overview of the group reads & activities: Regional reads Nominations and Book discussions. Buddy Reads Find someone to read along with!. Sh ...more
EVERYONE Has Read This but Me - The Catch-Up Book Club
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— last activity 1 hour, 40 min ago
Click HERE for the latest group announcements. "It reminded me of ____ but in space." "I read ____ in high school, and actually liked it." "It's ...more
Young Adult Historical Fiction
— 283 members
— last activity Aug 27, 2025 11:08AM
A group for all fans of Young Adult Historical Fiction who would love to meet other fans, read and discuss historical books. We will also have optiona ...more
Autobiography/Biography lovers!
— 488 members
— last activity Feb 10, 2026 02:16PM
A group for people who love reading autobiographies, biographies and memoirs! Come and discuss your favourite ones and find new ones to read!
Elise ’s 2025 Year in Books
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