3,899 books
—
26,871 voters
read
(2030)
currently-reading (15)
to-read (1509)
to-read-non-fiction (479)
to-read-mysteries (411)
currently-reading (15)
to-read (1509)
to-read-non-fiction (479)
to-read-mysteries (411)
to-read-1001-list
(391)
to-read-fantasy (327)
to-read-youth (249)
to-read-spiritual-theology (122)
to-read-romance (48)
to-read-fantasy (327)
to-read-youth (249)
to-read-spiritual-theology (122)
to-read-romance (48)


“The Bergson boys, certainly, would have been happier with their uncle Otto, in the bakery shop in Chicago. Like most of their neighbours, they were meant to follow in paths already marked out for them, not to break trails in a new country. A steady job, a few holidays, nothing to think about, and they would have been very happy. It was no fault of theirs that they had been dragged into the wilderness when they were little boys. A pioneer should have imagination, should be able to enjoy the idea of things more than the things themselves.”
― O Pioneers!
― O Pioneers!
“When life gives you lemons, go murder a clown.”
―
―

“One of the few things I know about writing is this: spend it all, shoot it, play it, lose it, all, right away, every time...give it, give it all, give it now.”
―
―

“Shyness is the fear of social disapproval or humiliation, while introversion is a preference for environments that are not overstimulating. Shyness is inherently painful; introversion is not.”
― Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
― Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

“His hands were weak and shaking from carrying far too many books from the bookshop. It was the best feeling.”
― The Tiny Book of Tiny Stories, Vol. 1
― The Tiny Book of Tiny Stories, Vol. 1

Track your progress on the annual Goodreads Reading Challenge and encourage each other to meet reading goals. **Get started here** **Join our monthly ...more

Some of the best books in the world were written and published in Great Britain between 1837 and 1901. What's not to love? Dickens, the Brontes, Co ...more

This is a group for discerning readers looking to discover, explore, and critically discuss some of the World’s literature, with a primary emphasis on ...more

We are dedicated to reading the Guardian List of 1000 books to read before you die. Each month, we have at least one group read, as well as a monthly ...more

Starting March 1, 2017 this group will read Dorothy Dunnet's novels starting with the Lymond Chronicles. We will take 2 months to read each novel and ...more
Renee’s 2024 Year in Books
Take a look at Renee’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
More friends…
Favorite Genres
Polls voted on by Renee
Lists liked by Renee