Sign in with Facebook
“Green in nature is one thing, green in literature another. Nature and letters seem to have a natural antipathy; bring them together and they tear each other to pieces.”
― Orlando
― Orlando
“It is difficult for a woman to define her feelings in language which is chiefly made by men to express theirs.”
― Far From the Madding Crowd
― Far From the Madding Crowd
“He would give every penny he has (such is the malignity of the germ) to write one little book and become famous; yet all the gold in Peru will not buy him the treasure of a well-turned line.”
― Orlando
― Orlando
“The word spinster hid behind it a blazing freedom; and how hadn’t Mathilde seen this before?”
― Fates and Furies
― Fates and Furies
“Lipstick never lasted long when they were together; he would always kiss her after she had applied it, as if he liked the smearing viscous sensation. Sometimes she felt sure it was discomposing her that he enjoyed.”
― The Beautiful Indifference
― The Beautiful Indifference
What's the Name of That Book???
— 120313 members
— last activity 1 hour, 33 min ago
Can't remember the title of a book you read? Come search our bookshelves and discussion posts. If you don’t find it there, post a description on our U ...more
Emily’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Emily’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
439 books
|
8 friends
680 books
|
39 friends
286 books
|
234 friends
2,827 books
|
337 friends
1 book
|
27 friends
18 books
|
32 friends
120 books
|
19 friends
43 books
|
2 friends
More friends…
Polls voted on by Emily
Lists liked by Emily
