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Kris is Currently Reading

Kris is currently reading

The Land and Its People: Essays

by David Sedaris

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— Aug 26, 2026 05:37PM

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You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment

by Thich Nhat Hanh

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— Aug 24, 2026 01:51PM

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Celestial Lights

by Cecile Pin

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Jul 11, 2026 11:55AM

Kris’s Quotes

“It’s great to remember that reading is my first love.”
― Roxane Gay, Bad Feminist: Essays

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Kris’s Groups

SJCPL RA Group — 24 members — last activity Jan 15, 2018 08:51AM
For SJCPL RA and affiliated to discuss books. Invite your SJCPL friends to join!

Challenge: 50 Books — 4305 members — last activity 15 hours, 30 min ago
This group is for people who want to be challenged to read 50 books in one year. Start the challenge by creating a post with the title of your chall ...more

Michiana Mock Newbery — 13 members — last activity Jan 09, 2016 11:35AM
Mock Newbery club

Books on the Nightstand — 6115 members — last activity Aug 30, 2026 08:01PM
A group to discuss books and topics mentioned on Books on the Nightstand, a blog and podcast about books and reading.

What's the Name of That Book??? — 121933 members — last activity 4 hours, 9 min ago
Can't remember the title of a book you read? Come search our bookshelves and discussion posts. If you don’t find it there, post a description on our U ...more

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