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Paul Allison is currently reading

Sister Alice

by Robert Reed (Goodreads Author)

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Feb 19, 2026 02:18PM

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Leonardo

by Jack Wasserman

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Paul Allison said: " I'm not sure why this book has no image or reviews but so far after only a few pages I am really enjoying this book, it so informative and there is a ton of large scale colour plates of his paintings and some that may be his work or partly his work, ...more "

Feb 08, 2026 12:45PM · see review

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The World Inside

by Robert Silverberg

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This group (ranked in the TOP 100 most popular groups on Goodreads) is dedicated to the "Vision and Story" project. Additionally, the group THE BOOK ...more

Adapting novels into films directed on Hollywood sets — 2668 members — last activity Sep 11, 2026 06:16PM
Hello, I have started the journey to adapt books, into a film. Our target is Hollywood. That is why I am offering the written story for those interest ...more