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Carly Mcgrath
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“A library is a good place to go when you feel unhappy, for there, in a book, you may find encouragement and comfort. A library is a good place to go when you feel bewildered or undecided, for there, in a book, you may have your question answered. Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people - people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers of a book."
[Letters of Note; Troy (MI, USA) Public Library, 1971]”
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[Letters of Note; Troy (MI, USA) Public Library, 1971]”
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“Have you ever noticed how ‘What the hell’ is always the right decision to make?”
― Insignificance
― Insignificance
“Do I have to talk to insane people?"
"You're a librarian now. I'm afraid it's mandatory.”
― The Woman Who Died a Lot
"You're a librarian now. I'm afraid it's mandatory.”
― The Woman Who Died a Lot
“I read a book one day and my whole life was changed.”
― The New Life
― The New Life
“[D]on't ever apologise to an author for buying something in paperback, or taking it out from a library (that's what they're there for. Use your library). Don't apologise to this author for buying books second hand, or getting them from bookcrossing or borrowing a friend's copy. What's important to me is that people read the books and enjoy them, and that, at some point in there, the book was bought by someone. And that people who like things, tell other people. The most important thing is that people read...”
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What's the Name of That Book???
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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
Lubbock Public Library
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— last activity Dec 30, 2022 06:41AM
Discuss favorite books and authors. Find LPL Staff Reviews. And check out the events for author visits, book clubs, and other fun library activities. ...more
Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge
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— last activity 3 hours, 8 min ago
This group is for people participating in the Popsugar reading challenge for 2026 (or any other year). The Popsugar website posted a reading challenge ...more
World Mysteries and Thrillers
— 2169 members
— last activity 21 hours, 13 min ago
The place to be if you love mysteries with an 'international' flavor. Diverse authors, here: Jo Nesbo, Carmen Amato, Henry Chang, Arnaldur Indri ...more
Around the Year in 52 Books
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~ 2026 Reading Challenge ~ 52 books for 52 weeks. Each week, members read the book of their choice for that week's challenge requirement. ▶︎ CURREN ...more
Carly’s 2025 Year in Books
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