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“Open a book this minute and start reading. Don’t move until you’ve reached page fifty. Until you’ve buried your thoughts in print. Cover yourself with words. Wash yourself away. Dissolve.”
― Carol Shields, The Republic of Love

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“I am no longer afraid of getting old. Indeed I can't believe I ever said anything so stupid. So childish. So offensive and arrogant.
But mainly, so very, very stupid. I desperately want to grow old.”
― Elizabeth Wein, Code Name Verity

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“I have long known that it is part of God's plan for me to spend a little time with each of the most stupid people on earth, and Mary Ellen was proof that even in the Appalachian woods I would not be spared. It became evident that she was a rarity.”
― Bill Bryson, A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail

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“But you're so helpless sometimes. It's like watching a kitten with its head trapped in a Kleenex box.”
― Rainbow Rowell, Fangirl

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“Zoology, eh? That's a big word, isn't it."

"No, actually it isn't," said Tiffany. "Patronizing is a big word. Zoology is really quite short.”
― Terry Pratchett, The Wee Free Men

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The Summer of the Sisterhood Readalong — 48 members — last activity Jul 30, 2016 06:07AM
This group is here to relive The Summer of the Sisterhood all over again! Or maybe this is your first read through of this contemporary series? Either ...more

Segue Magic — 76 members — last activity Dec 21, 2015 08:01AM
Segue Magic is the weekly vlog link-up of the Snark Squad. Topics will be introduced in this group (as well as on our website and on our channel). Pos ...more

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