Sign in with Facebook
“There is no such thing as work-life balance. Everything worth fighting for unbalances your life.”
―
―
“While I loved, and while I was loved, what an existence I enjoyed!”
― Villette
― Villette
“Nor did I reflect that some herbs, "though scentless when entire, yield fragrance when they're bruised.”
― Villette
― Villette
“But luxury has never appealed to me, I like simple things, books, being alone, or with somebody who understands.”
―
―
“~Do you like him much?
~I told you I like him a little. Where is the use of caring for him so very much? He is full of faults.
~Is he?
~All boys are.
~More than girls?
~Very likely. Wise people say it is folly to think anyboy perfect, and as to likes and diskiles, we should be friendly to all, and worship none.”
― Villette
~I told you I like him a little. Where is the use of caring for him so very much? He is full of faults.
~Is he?
~All boys are.
~More than girls?
~Very likely. Wise people say it is folly to think anyboy perfect, and as to likes and diskiles, we should be friendly to all, and worship none.”
― Villette
Discovering Russian Literature
— 3028 members
— last activity Mar 02, 2026 04:52PM
Whether you are a newbie or an expert or simply love Russian literature... Welcome! This is a friendly group where you can share your thoughts an ...more
Constant Reader
— 6023 members
— last activity 1 hour, 42 min ago
A forum for friendly discussion of classics, literary fiction, nonfiction, poetry and short stories. We also love movies and art. Don't ask to join th ...more
Banned Books Club
— 163 members
— last activity Dec 19, 2014 03:29AM
To read and discuss historically or recently banned books, and champion free speech, and current events as well as artistic expressions of freedom.
Jane Austen
— 5366 members
— last activity Apr 18, 2026 05:56AM
Established July 2007. Readers of Jane, gather here to discuss anything from Frank Churchill's secrets to Lady Catherine's whims. What finally "persua ...more
Victorians!
— 3800 members
— last activity 1 hour, 31 min ago
Some of the best books in the world were written and published in Great Britain between 1837 and 1901. What's not to love? Dickens, the Brontes, Co ...more
Elise’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Elise’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
302 books
|
355 friends
1,378 books
|
39 friends
1,489 books
|
4,049 friends
2,920 books
|
2,917 friends
1,556 books
|
154 friends
2,388 books
|
6,720 friends
2,062 books
|
5,351 friends
127 books
|
4,513 friends
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Elise
Lists liked by Elise
