Karen Dempsey
https://www.goodreads.com/kazdginga1
“If friends disappoint you over and over, that's in large part your own fault. Once someone has shown a tendency to be self-centered, you need to recognize that and take care of yourself; people aren't going to change simply because you want them to.”
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“Out of anger comes controversy, out of controversy comes conversation, out of conversation comes action.”
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“You are responsible for your life. You can't keep blaming somebody else for your dysfunction. Life is really about moving on.”
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Irish Readers
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— last activity Mar 17, 2026 06:18AM
A group for the Irish members of Goodreads! Every month we nominate and vote for a book which we read and discuss the following month. If you are ju ...more
Comfort Reads
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— last activity Feb 01, 2026 09:38AM
When life gets busy and you need a break from serious reading what do you reach for? A comfort read means something different to everyone so join us, ...more
Fantasy Buddy Reads
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For readers of fantasy who are looking to find a partner or small group to read and discuss with! We run several fun ongoing challenges and discussion ...more
Brandon Sanderson Community
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— last activity Apr 26, 2026 02:01PM
Your go-to community for people who love the works of Brandon Sanderson (Cosmere, Reckoners, Rithmatist, Legion, Skyward, etc.) The 17th Shard, the of ...more
Karen’s 2025 Year in Books
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