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Beth Carlin

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Beth’s Quotes

“Some books should be tasted, some devoured, but only a few should be chewed and digested thoroughly.”
― Sir Francis Bacon

tags: books, reading

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“I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because I'm helpless. I pray because the need flows out of me all the time- waking and sleeping. It doesn't change God- it changes me.”
― William Nicholson, Shadowlands: A Play

tags: inspirational-prayer

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“We read to know we're not alone.”
― William Nicholson, Shadowlands: A Play

tags: misattributed-to-c-s-lewis, reading

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“A children's story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children's story in the slightest.”
― C.S. Lewis

tags: books, children-s-books, reading

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“Experience is a brutal teacher, but you learn fast.”
― William Nicholson, Shadowlands: A Play

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Beth’s Groups

Great Middle Grade Reads — 4476 members — last activity May 19, 2026 04:12PM
ABOUT THE GROUP Great Middle Grade Reads is here to help you discover new books, discuss favorites, and find like-minded readers. Middle Grade books a ...more

Our Shared Shelf — 222828 members — last activity May 18, 2026 10:32AM
OUR SHARED SHELF IS CURRENTLY DORMANT AND NOT MANAGED BY EMMA AND HER TEAM. Dear Readers, As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading ...more

Coffee Break Book Club — 1105 members — last activity Dec 04, 2022 02:02PM
Please note, that this group is currently inactive. You are welcome to join the group and join in any previous challenges you are interested in. ☕ ...more