Laurie
https://www.goodreads.com/lbeach
“It is very risky. But each time a child opens a book, he pushes open the gate that separates him from Elsewhere.”
―
―
“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.”
― 1984
― 1984
“Love is the net profit on life.”
― Paradox Equation: Parts 1 & 2
― Paradox Equation: Parts 1 & 2
“It isn't possible to love and part. You will wish that it was. You can transmute love, ignore it, muddle it, but you can never pull it out of you. I know by experience that the poets are right: love is eternal.”
― A Room with a View
― A Room with a View
“After all, reading is arguably a far more creative and imaginative process than writing; when the reader creates emotion in their head, or the colors of the sky during the setting sun, or the smell of a warm summer's breeze on their face, they should reserve as much praise for themselves as they do for the writer - perhaps more.”
― The Well of Lost Plots
― The Well of Lost Plots
Nothing But Reading Challenges
— 26981 members
— last activity 4 minutes ago
(click on image to go to discussion) We believe reading is fun and find unique and challenging ways to spread the love of reading. The ...more
Laurie’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Laurie’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Laurie
Lists liked by Laurie



























