“Death is our friend precisely because it brings us into absolute and passionate presence with all that is here, that is natural, that is love… Life always says Yes and No simultaneously. Death (I implore you to believe) is the true Yea-sayer. It stands before eternity and says only: Yes.”
―
―
“There is nothing more seductive — and dangerous — than being listened to.”
― The Verificationist
― The Verificationist
“It was not very likely, of course, but then all kinds of things are possible, after all.”
― Fatelessness
― Fatelessness
“So that where I once did not know who or what you were, now I wonder who I or we are, or what. What planet is this anyway, my dear?”
― Log of the S.S. the Mrs. Unguentine
― Log of the S.S. the Mrs. Unguentine
AfterEllen.com Book Club
— 1017 members
— last activity May 03, 2016 03:13PM
The book club that plays for your team.
The F-word
— 5763 members
— last activity Jan 16, 2026 02:23PM
This is our reading group for anybody who loves to read and identifies as a feminist. We'll be reading a variety of books that may fall into one of th ...more
Our Shared Shelf
— 222889 members
— last activity Mar 15, 2026 05:35AM
OUR SHARED SHELF IS CURRENTLY DORMANT AND NOT MANAGED BY EMMA AND HER TEAM. Dear Readers, As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading ...more
Maisa’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Maisa’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Maisa
Lists liked by Maisa



































