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A Founding Mother: A Novel of Abigail Adams

by Stephanie Dray (Goodreads Author)

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My Name Is Ona Judge

by Suzette D. Harrison (Goodreads Author)

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Maureen’s Quotes

“A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it's in hot water.”
― Eleanor Roosevelt

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“I only need one good friend to see me through. Most people aren't like that. Most people are always looking out for more people to know.”
― Carol Rifka Brunt, Tell the Wolves I'm Home

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“The man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read.”
― Mark Twain

tags: aliteracy, attributed-no-source, literacy

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“Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea.”
― Robert A. Heinlein

tags: cats, humor, women

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“That's right,' she told the girls. 'You are bored. And I'm going to let you in on a little secret about life. You think it's boring now? Well, it only gets more boring. The sooner you learn it's on you to make life interesting, the better off you'll be.”
― Maria Semple, Where'd You Go, Bernadette

tags: boredom

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Mock Newbery 2027 — 3187 members — last activity Jul 17, 2026 03:14AM
A discussion group that reads, suggests, and enjoys current children’s literature, while searching for next years Newbery Award winning books.

Great Middle Grade Reads — 4494 members — last activity Jul 15, 2026 05:51PM
ABOUT THE GROUP Great Middle Grade Reads is here to help you discover new books, discuss favorites, and find like-minded readers. Middle Grade books a ...more

Addicted to YA — 66285 members — last activity 1 hour, 30 min ago
“Sometimes, you read a book and it fills you with this weird evangelical zeal, and you become convinced that the shattered world will never be put bac ...more

Goodreads Choice Awards Book Club — 17368 members — last activity 17 hours, 36 min ago
You just found the Official unofficial Goodreads Choice Awards Book Club. We will read the Goodreads Choice Awards winning books throughout the year b ...more

The Next Best Book Club — 26285 members — last activity Jul 17, 2026 06:01AM
Are you searching for the NEXT best book? Are you willing to kiss all your spare cash goodbye? Are you easily distracted by independent bookshops, bi ...more

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