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“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.”
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“Five years from now, you’re the same person except for the people you’ve met and the books you’ve read.”
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“Many people, myself among them, feel better at the mere sight of a book.”
― Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel
― Thirteen Ways of Looking at the Novel
¡ POETRY !
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No pretensions: just poetry. Stop by, recommend books, offer up poems (excerpted), tempt us, taunt us, tell us what to read and where to go (to read ...more
Local Independent Bookstores and Cafes
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— last activity Nov 29, 2024 09:23AM
A group of like-minded readers out to save some of America's best places, (i.e. local independent bricks-and-mortar bookstores and cafes) by purchasin ...more
Ask Lionel Shriver - Monday, June 24th!
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— last activity Sep 30, 2014 09:55PM
Join us on Monday, June 24th for a special discussion with author Lionel Shriver! Lionel will be discussing her new book Big Brother. Become a fa ...more
Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge
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— last activity Feb 17, 2026 05:42PM
An annual reading challenge to to help you stretch your reading limits and explore new voices, worlds, and genres! The challenge begins in January, bu ...more
readers advisory for all
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life's too short to read crappy books. this is why readers' advisory exists. feel free to join if you are looking for "a book like____" or "a book tha ...more
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