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“The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.”
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“We read to know we're not alone.”
― Shadowlands: A Play
― Shadowlands: A Play
Weekly Short Stories Contest and Company!
— 332 members
— last activity Apr 11, 2026 11:21PM
Every two weeks we have a different contest in both short stories and poetry and a poll to see who wins after each contest. No prizes except bragging ...more
Vietnam in Literature, History & Film.
— 185 members
— last activity Aug 19, 2026 04:24PM
To discuss the Vietnam War in literature, history, and film. To discuss favorite books and great new finds and the wars cultural legacy.
Johnplavelle’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Johnplavelle’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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1,804 friends
730 books
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188 books
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Favorite Genres
Adult Fiction, Biography, Book Club, Children's, Classics, Contemporary, Crime, Ebooks, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic novels, Historical fiction, History, Horror, Literary Fiction, Memoir, Mystery, Non-fiction, Paranormal, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Romance, Science fiction, Suspense, Thriller, Travel, Young-adult, and War
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