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“Libraries really are wonderful. They're better than bookshops, even. I mean bookshops make a profit on selling you books, but libraries just sit there lending you books quietly out of the goodness of their hearts.”
― Jo Walton, Among Others

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“Woke up this morning with a terrific urge to lie in bed all day and read.”
― Raymond Carver

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“That which you believe becomes your world.”
― Richard Matheson, What Dreams May Come

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“One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others.”
― Simone de Beauvoir

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“To whom it may concern: It is springtime. It is late afternoon. -Mr. Vonnegut”
― Kurt Vonnegut

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Books on the Nightstand — 6115 members — last activity Oct 25, 2026 04:39PM
A group to discuss books and topics mentioned on Books on the Nightstand, a blog and podcast about books and reading.

Bookentine Readathon — 48 members — last activity Jan 24, 2016 12:42AM
Hi Everyone, This is a group for those interested in participating in the Bookentine readathon hosted and created by myself and Ely ( A book so Fathom ...more