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“I am interested in language because it wounds or seduces me.”
― The Pleasure of the Text
― The Pleasure of the Text
“I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?"
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.”
― Sourcery
Death thought about it.
CATS, he said eventually. CATS ARE NICE.”
― Sourcery
“What I say is, a town isn’t a town without a bookstore. It may call itself a town, but unless it’s got a bookstore, it knows it’s not foolin’ a soul.”
― American Gods
― American Gods
“Life is a disease: sexually transmitted, and invariably fatal.”
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“Sometimes you wake up. Sometimes the fall kills you. And sometimes, when you fall, you fly.”
― The Sandman, Vol. 6: Fables & Reflections
― The Sandman, Vol. 6: Fables & Reflections
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Mel’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Mel’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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Favorite Genres
Crime, Ebooks, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical fiction, History, Horror, Mystery, Non-fiction, Philosophy, Poetry, Psychology, Science, Science fiction, Suspense, Thriller, and Travel
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