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the technological history we’re usually told is one about men and machines, ignoring women and the signals they compose.
“The worst thing about new books is that they keep us from reading the old ones.”
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“When someone shows you who they are believe them the first time.”
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“The saddest aspect of life right now is that science gathers knowledge faster than society gathers wisdom.”
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“Some say life is the thing, but I prefer reading.”
― A Judgement in Stone
― A Judgement in Stone
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”
― Dune
― Dune
Sci-fi and Heroic Fantasy
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A place for those who walk the green forests of Middle Earth, cross the pale sands of Arrakis, sail the blue waters of Earthsea, slip among the shadow ...more
WHY DOES EVERYONE ELSE LOVE THIS BOOK?
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Does it seem that some books have sold a bajillion copies, everyone you know is telling you to go get it, and when you finally do read it you: 1) can' ...more
Sci-fi Women
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A discussion of women in literary science fiction.
Exceptional Books
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This book club is ONLY for books that are WRITTEN VERY WELL and have a GREAT STORY LINE. We ask that each member shelve at least 2 exceptional books ...more
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This group is dedicated to discussion of fantasy novelist Patricia Briggs. Her book series include the Mercy Thompson, Alpha and Omega, Hurog, Sianim, ...more
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