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Val’s favorite books

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The Book of Form and Emptiness

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by Carys Davies (Goodreads Author)

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Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism

by Sarah Wynn-Williams

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Glasgow Libraries — 124 members — last activity Jun 29, 2017 10:06AM
A book group hosted by Glasgow Libraries. A great way to meet other readers and discover new authors. We look forward to sharing and reviewing books w ...more

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We are a community of books lovers in sneakers. We listen and move to engage the body and mind.

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