102 books
—
360 voters
“Books may look like nothing more than words on a page, but they are actually an infinitely complex imaginotransference technology that translates odd, inky squiggles into pictures inside your head.”
― The Well of Lost Plots
― The Well of Lost Plots
“After all, reading is arguably a far more creative and imaginative process than writing; when the reader creates emotion in their head, or the colors of the sky during the setting sun, or the smell of a warm summer's breeze on their face, they should reserve as much praise for themselves as they do for the writer - perhaps more.”
― The Well of Lost Plots
― The Well of Lost Plots
“You’ll learn, as you get older, that rules are made to be broken. Be bold enough to live life on your terms, and never, ever apologize for it. Go against the grain, refuse to conform, take the road less traveled instead of the well-beaten path. Laugh in the face of adversity, and leap before you look. Dance as though EVERYBODY is watching. March to the beat of your own drummer. And stubbornly refuse to fit in.”
― The Single Woman–Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass: Embracing Singleness with Confidence
― The Single Woman–Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass: Embracing Singleness with Confidence
“You may only call me "Mrs. Darcy"... when you are completely, and perfectly, and incandescently happy.”
― Pride & Prejudice screenplay
― Pride & Prejudice screenplay
“Letting go doesn't mean that you don't care about someone anymore. It's just realizing that the only person you really have control over is yourself.”
― Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: 101 Stories of Life, Love and Learning
― Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul: 101 Stories of Life, Love and Learning
Our Shared Shelf
— 222937 members
— last activity 8 hours, 42 min ago
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
Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge
— 26880 members
— last activity Mar 01, 2026 07:36AM
An annual reading challenge to to help you stretch your reading limits and explore new voices, worlds, and genres! The challenge begins in January, bu ...more
2026 Reading Challenge
— 35100 members
— last activity 1 minute ago
Are you ready to set your 2026 reading goal? This is a supportive, fun group of people looking for people just like you. Track your annual reading go ...more
Ask Jacqueline Winspear - March 12, 2013
— 491 members
— last activity Mar 13, 2013 09:48AM
Join us on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 for a special discussion with New York Times bestselling author, Jacqueline Winspear. Jacqueline will be discussing ...more
The Next Best Book Club
— 26034 members
— last activity Mar 01, 2026 06:47AM
Are you searching for the NEXT best book? Are you willing to kiss all your spare cash goodbye? Are you easily distracted by independent bookshops, bi ...more
Lisa’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Lisa’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Lisa
Lists liked by Lisa












































