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A zoonosis is an animal infection transmissible to humans. There are more such diseases than you might expect. AIDS is one. Influenza is a whole category of others.
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“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”
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“Love doesn't just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new.”
― The Lathe of Heaven
― The Lathe of Heaven
“So many books, so little time.”
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“Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by an encounter with another human being.”
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“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.”
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SpecFic Buddy Reads
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We want to read fun stuff as a group and do lots of buddy reads on the side. And we like to chat a bit, too. Friends don't let friends read alone:) ...more
The Roundtable
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— last activity Jul 26, 2026 07:12AM
Welcome to the Roundtable If you enjoy books that ask a little more of the reader--and give more back in return--you’ll likely feel at home here. We ...more
Around the World in 80 Books
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Reading takes you places. Where in the world will your next book take you? If you love world literature, translated works, travel writing, or explorin ...more
Newest Literary Fiction
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Discover and share your discovery of the most recently published literary fiction. If you love reading novels before anyone else decides they are good ...more
FABClub (Female Authors Book Club)
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We read books written by female authors and then we talk about them. All gender identities are welcome to become members of this group. All book selec ...more
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