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“If only there could be an invention that bottled up a memory, like scent. And it never faded, and it never got stale. And then, when one wanted it, the bottle could be uncorked, and it would be like living the moment all over again.”
― Rebecca
― Rebecca
“Don't let the bastards grind you down.”
― The Handmaid’s Tale
― The Handmaid’s Tale
“Memory is the sense of loss, and loss pulls us after it.”
― Housekeeping
― Housekeeping
“He never went out without a book under his arm, and he often came back with two.”
― Les Misérables
― Les Misérables
“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”
― Les Misérables
― Les Misérables
Persephone Books
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Persephone Books specializes in rediscovering 20th century novels, neglected women writers, twentieth century women writers and out of print books. Th ...more
Elizabeth Taylor Reading Project
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— last activity Jul 27, 2019 11:29AM
Join me reading the twelve novels written by English novelist Elizabeth Taylor, in Publication order. We will read one book each month over twelve mo ...more
Readalongs with Karen
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Hello, I will be hosting readalongs occasionally and would love for you to join in and discuss with me. Please invite your friends too and join in th ...more
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