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Reading for the 3rd time
read in March 2016
Mela said:
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The second read (e.a. without surprise plot twists) was still pure joy.This time I saw it more as a personality study. I was fascinated by "old gentleman", yet also sympathetic for Robin and Prue.
By the way, it is amazing how Georgette Heyer created ...more "
“Look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory.”
― A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
― A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
“Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing.”
― To Kill a Mockingbird
― To Kill a Mockingbird
“These woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
― Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.”
― Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening
“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.”
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“A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.”
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Virago Modern Classics
— 405 members
— last activity Mar 23, 2026 04:13PM
But once a woman stole the initiative, plundered the perquisites and took the lead, what happened to the globe? The fabric cracked [Daphne du Maurier] ...more
Georgette Heyer Fans
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A group for fans of Georgette Heyer to discuss her work. Whether you are a fan of many years or someone who is just starting out reading her novels yo ...more
Guardian Newspaper 1000 Novels
— 558 members
— last activity Mar 24, 2026 06:48AM
The Guardian put together an excellent list entitled '1000 Novels Everyone Must Read', and this group will read books each month from a selection of t ...more
Catching up on Classics (and lots more!)
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The world is made up of two kinds of people: first, those who love classics, and second, those who have not yet read a classic. Be bold and join us as ...more
Persephone Books
— 1425 members
— last activity Mar 15, 2026 07:02AM
Persephone Books specializes in rediscovering 20th century novels, neglected women writers, twentieth century women writers and out of print books. Th ...more
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