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Brigitte’s Notes & Highlights

Book cover for A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking

A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher

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If a herd of ravenous centaurs descended on the city and went galloping through the streets, devouring small children and cats, Aunt Tabitha would calmly go about setting up barricades and manning crossbows as if she did it twice a week.

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Brigitte’s Quotes

“Every man has his excuses, and the more vile the man becomes, the more touching the story has to be. What is my story now, I wonder?”
― Joe Abercrombie, The Blade Itself

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“When falsehood can look so like the truth, who can assure themselves of certain happiness?”
― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein

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“The fallen angel becomes a malignant devil. Yet even that enemy of God and man had friends and associates in his desolation; I am alone.”
― Mary Shelley, Frankenstein

tags: desolation, inspirational, monster

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“We remember the moments of fear, loss and humiliation most vividly.”
― Deon Meyer, Fever: Epic story of rebuilding civilization after a world-ruining virus

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“Broken hearts heal with time, but broken teeth never do.”
― Joe Abercrombie, The Blade Itself

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Glühwein & Glitter — 3 members — last activity Jul 08, 2019 03:00AM
Just friends talking about good books over wine

Our Shared Shelf — 222829 members — last activity May 18, 2026 10:32AM
OUR SHARED SHELF IS CURRENTLY DORMANT AND NOT MANAGED BY EMMA AND HER TEAM. Dear Readers, As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading ...more

Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die — 22336 members — last activity 11 hours, 45 min ago
For those attempting the crazy feat of reading all 1001 books! For discerning bibliophiles and readers who enjoy unforgettable classic literature, 10 ...more

EVERYONE Has Read This but Me - The Catch-Up Book Club — 28769 members — last activity 9 hours, 51 min ago
Click HERE for the latest group announcements. "It reminded me of ____ but in space." "I read ____ in high school, and actually liked it." "It's ...more