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“Pine trees with low limbs spread over fresh snow made a stronger vault for the spirit than pews and pulpits ever could.”
― Daniel Woodrell, Winter's Bone

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“The soil of a man's heart is stonier, Louis. A man grows what he can, and he tends it. 'Cause what you buy, is what you own. And what you own... always comes home to you.”
― Stephen King, Pet Sematary

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“Books are the carriers of civilization...They are companions, teachers, magicians, bankers of the treasures of the mind. Books are humanity in print.”
― Barbara W. Tuchman

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“Long ago I fell back on books as the only permanent consolers. They are the one stainless and unimpeachable achievement of the human race. It saddens me to think that I shall have to die with thousands of books unread that would have given me noble and unblemished happiness.”
― Christopher Morley, The Haunted Bookshop

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“The opposite of poverty is not wealth. In too many places, the opposite of poverty is justice.”
― Bryan Stevenson

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A group to discuss books and topics mentioned on Books on the Nightstand, a blog and podcast about books and reading.

Jamaica Plain Bibliophiles — 10 members — last activity Feb 20, 2013 07:41PM
Hello! Welcome to a local book group! I wanted to create a group in my area where members could meet fellow JPers that love books! Depending on if an ...more

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A place for all Stephen King fans to gather and discuss his work. Welcome Constant Readers!! EST 2007

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A podcast all about books. Hosted by Tod Goldberg, Julia Pistell, and Rider Strong. Old books, new books, and book-related games. Occasionally, a gues ...more

Dystopias and Social Critiques — 1006 members — last activity Nov 04, 2025 04:27AM
This is a group for all the fans of Dystopias out there. Share your favorite dystopias, get new recommendations, and talk with other fans about this e ...more

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