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The American Heiress

by Daisy Goodwin (Goodreads Author)

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Melissa’s Quotes

“The secret of staying young is to live honestly, eat slowly, and lie about your age.”
― Lucille Ball

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“Do one thing every day that scares you.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt

tags: attributed, fear, inspiration

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“Jane, be still; don't struggle so like a wild, frantic bird, that is rending its own plumage in its desperation."
"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me; I am a free human being, with an independent will; which I now exert to leave you.”
― Charlotte Brontë , Jane Eyre

tags: freedom, inspirational, literature

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“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”
― Franklin D. Roosevelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt's First Inaugural Address

tags: fear

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“Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it's too dark to read.”
― Groucho Marx, The Essential Groucho: Writings For By And About Groucho Marx

tags: animals, books, dogs, friends, humor

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Book Geeks and Bookniks — 87 members — last activity Aug 10, 2021 01:32PM
A Place for a group of displaced book geeks to discuss their favorite pastime.

Joyce Carol Oates — 214 members — last activity May 04, 2026 11:12AM
This is a group for anyone who would like to read and discuss any of Joyce Carol Oates' many wonderful short stories, novels and plays. ...more

Buffalo Books and Beyond Club — 28 members — last activity Aug 20, 2021 10:30AM
This group meets monthly to discuss the book chosen for that month.

Reese's Book Club x Hello Sunshine — 175899 members — last activity 5 hours, 42 min ago
Hey Y’all, We’ve been reading together for awhile and we don’t know about you, but we’re ready to hear your thoughts and opinions. This group is a pl ...more