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“I opened a book and in I strode. Now nobody can find me.”
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“Be an encourager. Scatter sunshine. Who knows whose life you might touch with something as simple as a kind word.”
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“While most girls run away from home to marry, I ran away to teach.”
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“I've never wanted a quiet life.”
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“Having eyes, but not seeing beauty; having ears, but not hearing music; having minds, but not perceiving truth…These are the things to fear…”
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Drop Everything And Read
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“Books loved anyone who opened them, they gave you security and friendship and didn't ask for anything in return; they never went away, never, n ...more
On the Southern Literary Trail
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Whether you prefer Faulkner, O'Connor, McCullers or more recent authors of Southern Literature such as Clyde Edgerton, Tom Franklin, William Gay, or M ...more
Mostly Sapphic
— 2468 members
— last activity Jul 15, 2026 01:08AM
This group is for readers who love wlw fiction but also like to read other stuff, too. This is a group for readers. Since many authors are readers, a ...more
Books on the Nightstand
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A group to discuss books and topics mentioned on Books on the Nightstand, a blog and podcast about books and reading.
Literary Exploration
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— last activity Aug 07, 2026 07:39AM
Want to explore different genres? Each month we pick a different Literary book, to read and discuss. Books are picked by members via a poll.
Allison’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Allison’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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