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The more hate was permitted to lash out when there were ways it could have been checked, the more bold the hate became—
“I decided it is better to scream. Silence is the real crime against humanity.”
― Hope Against Hope
― Hope Against Hope
“Reading is escape, and the opposite of escape; it's a way to make contact with reality after a day of making things up, and it's a way of making contact with someone else's imagination after a day that's all too real.”
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“Little islands are all large prisons; one cannot look at the sea without wishing for the wings of a swallow.”
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“She wanted to be extraordinary, to possess a savage glitter.”
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“Do not read as children do to enjoy themselves, or, as the ambitious do to educate themselves. No, read to live.”
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Boxall's 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
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The Readers Review: Literature from 1714 to 1910
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This is a group for discerning readers looking to discover, explore, and critically discuss some of the World’s literature, with a primary emphasis on ...more
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Goodreads Librarians are volunteers who help ensure the accuracy of information about books and authors in the Goodreads' catalog. The Goodreads Libra ...more
Catching up on Classics (and lots more!)
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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
Reading Glasses - Fan Group
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A group for readers who listen to the 'Reading Glasses' podcast - our own little community!! ...more
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