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“Book burnings. Always the forerunners. Heralds of the stake, the ovens, the mass graves.”
― People of the Book
― People of the Book
“A library in the middle of a community is a cross between an emergency exit, a life-raft and a festival. They are cathedrals of the mind; hospitals of the soul; theme parks of the imagination. On a cold rainy island, they are the only sheltered public spaces where you are not a consumer, but a citizen instead”
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“Wars have no memory, and nobody has the courage to understand them until there are no voices left to tell what happened,”
― The Shadow of the Wind
― The Shadow of the Wind
“I used to be sure of things. Me, once i had all the answers. I wish i was a kid again, when i had all the answers”
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“It's difficult to see the glass ceiling because it's made of glass. Virtually invisible. What we need is for more birds to fly above it and shit all over it, so we can see it properly.”
― How to Be a Woman
― How to Be a Woman
Jane Austen
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For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more
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Add your science-fiction or fantasy books to the list, but make sure it's not already there. . .no need for duplicate entries. ...more
Read a book from each country
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I thought this would be a good place to collect recommendations for books from various countries. I don't have a formal goal to read a book from each ...more
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