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The state of South Carolina, right after the Civil War, explicitly prohibited black people from performing any labor other than farm or domestic work, setting their place in the caste system. The legislature decreed that “no person of color
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“That’s right. Five minutes into the all-hands meeting, the fundamental values of this totalitarian society had received the support of the vast majority of the crew. So, let me tell you, when humans are lost in space, it takes only five minutes to reach totalitarianism.”
― Death's End
― Death's End
“I can't be a pessimist because I'm alive. To be a pessimist means that you have agreed that human life is an academic matter.”
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“Let all the poison that lurks in the mud, hatch out.”
― I, Claudius
― I, Claudius
“You are never too old to set another goal, or to dream a new dream.”
― Live Your Dreams: Les Brown's Formula and Action Planner for Achieving Success and Happiness
― Live Your Dreams: Les Brown's Formula and Action Planner for Achieving Success and Happiness
“I read of men concerned in public affairs governing or massacring their species.”
― Frankenstein
― Frankenstein
The Sword and Laser
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Online discussion forum for the Sword and Laser podcast and monthly book club pick. Subscribe to the audio podcast: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podca ...more
The State of Black Science Fiction Book Club (archived)
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— last activity May 05, 2019 11:41AM
This club was created for the sharing and enjoyment of black speculative fiction books. We haave since moved the club to Facebook. Please join the clu ...more
Ancient & Medieval Historical Fiction
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The focus of this group is historical fiction set in Ancient and Medieval eras(with some post Medieval), in any geographical location. Preference is g ...more
Roger Zelazny
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— last activity Dec 30, 2024 11:52AM
Roger Zelazny, Science Fiction & Fantasy author extraordinaire, wrote dozens of books & stories over the course of his too short career. Discuss him & ...more
Goodreads Librarians Group
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Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Libra ...more
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