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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 8

by Beth Brower (Goodreads Author)

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Centennial

by James A. Michener

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"I have decided to make 2025 the Year of the Tome. I may not read 50 books, but let's see how many of the big books I can get off of my to read shelf. I loved the mini series back when I was a kid and when Audible had it on a bogo sale, I picked it up." — Jan 26, 2025 06:18AM

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Michelle’s Quotes

“Life don't wait for nobody, and even as special as you are, it ain't gonna wait for you, neither. So it's time to make up your mind that you're gonna join it.”
― Beth Hoffman, Saving CeeCee Honeycutt

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“Not all those who wander are lost.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

tags: bilbo, journey, lost, quest, travel, wander

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