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Although an idea is great, I didn't go far through it. Now, I am waiting for a new adaptation. So, I am pretty sure I will not read it, at least not in the near future.
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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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“I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.”
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“I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart. I am, I am, I am.”
― The Bell Jar
― The Bell Jar
“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
Virago Modern Classics
— 410 members
— last activity May 25, 2026 01:08AM
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
— 1058 members
— last activity 30 minutes ago
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
— 561 members
— last activity May 24, 2026 11:47PM
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!)
— 16267 members
— last activity 1 hour, 59 min ago
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
— 1435 members
— last activity May 22, 2026 04:36PM
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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