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What are you currently reading?
by tommy
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 31 minutes ago
...See more Tell us what book you're currently reading! Are you enjoying it? Would you recommend it to someone else so far? {GIF of a cat reading a book}
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 December 2nd, 2024
...See more Welcome to the Reading & Writing Taglist This thread is an auto-updating list. The list is regularly updated by forum leaders and can be found below. Having issues? Reply below and someone will help you! Why should I join the taglist? ✔ Never miss out on sub-community check-ins, discussions or events ✔ Get tagged and notified by community leaders whenever a new relevant thread has been posted ✔ Become a more active member of the community. What do I need to do? ✅ To add yourself to this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please add me. ❌ To remove yourself from this taglist, press the Post to Thread button below and write the exact words Please remove me. ------------------------- Current taglist as of 27 August (updated by @tommy) @amiableBunny4016 @calmmoon2104 @dancingGrotto @GwydionRowan @hanasophia @HarmonyBlossom @HatsEatYou @LoveMyMoonflowers @softForest4843 @tommy
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What are you currently reading?
by tommy
Last post
 31 minutes ago
...See more Tell us what book you're currently reading! Are you enjoying it? Would you recommend it to someone else so far? {GIF of a cat reading a book}
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Tales of the Heart by Loree Lough
by tryingtosurvive2024
Last post
 20 hours ago
...See more I never read this book.  I met the author on a Christian social networking site.  She messaged me and wanted to give me a book for my girlfriend.  I had to tell her that I didn't have a girlfriend but if she had anything for a grandma, I might consider.  I decided not to give her my address, but I bought the book she recommended, and my Grandma read it and liked it.  Then Grandma passed it onto her Daughter, my Aunt.  After that I don't know what has happened to it. Tag @Tinywhisper11
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Looking for Book Recommendations! 📚
by Jenna
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more Hey everyone! I’m in the mood for some fresh reads and would love your recommendations. I’m open to any genre; fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, thrillers, mystery, you name it! What’s a book you’ve read recently that you couldn’t put down? Or an all-time favorite that you think everyone should read? Bonus: Any book you recommend that gives fall vibes?
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CRIES OF MURDER
by distressedteen28
Last post
 1 day ago
...See more this is a ROUGH DRAFT of my book (it's the Frist chapter) please give me tips on how to improve It was an evening like any other, around 9:30 p.m [http://p.m/]., when a woman, no older than 25, began crying hysterically, claiming that her husband of five years had been killed in their own home. For a moment, I stood in shock, my face betraying nothing, but my assistant, James Brown, gasped—his first week on the job had already led him into a horrifying scene. “Mam, we need to know everything that happened. Don’t leave out any details,” Mr. Brown said, trying to maintain composure. “Well, yesterday evening, around 7:15 p.m [http://p.m/]., Jackson and I were debating where to spend Christmas. I told him we had already visited his parents for Thanksgiving, so could we please go to mine this year? Jack replied, ‘Honey, my parents are 95 and 96. This might be the last time I see them.’ I compromised, suggesting we spend Christmas Eve with his family and Christmas Day with mine. Jack said that sounded just fine. Afterward, we went to bed around 10:30 p.m [http://p.m/]., as Jack had work in the morning. At 7:00 a.m [http://a.m/]., I woke up and made breakfast for both of us. Jack came down to the smell of bacon and eggs at 7:15 a.m [http://a.m/].” She smiled briefly, her eyes glossing over with the memory of happier times. “At 8:30 a.m [http://a.m/]., Jack left for work, and I started cleaning the house. By 10:00 a.m [http://a.m/]., I had finished and decided to read The Catcher in the Rye by J.D [http://j.d/]. Salinger for about three hours. At 1:10 p.m [http://p.m/]., I began preparing lunch.” “Did anything seem out of the ordinary with your husband?” Mr. Brown asked, his voice steady but soft. “No. Nothing seemed unusual,” she replied, her voice breaking with the weight of the words. “Make sure to tell us if you remember anything else,” Brown insisted. “Anyway,” she continued, her gaze distant. “At 2:30 p.m [http://p.m/]., Jack came home from work, and we ate lunch together. At 3:00 p.m [http://p.m/]., he took a nap while I went grocery shopping. At 3:45 p.m [http://p.m/]., I came back home… and found him on the doorstep. One arm stretched toward the road, the other clutching his stomach where a knife was lodged.” Her sobs were uncontrollable now, but I had to keep focused. “I’m so sorry for your loss,” I said, my voice calm in contrast to the chaos around us. “What’s your address, ma’am?” “214 Avenue,” she whispered through her tears. “Thank you. I’ll have my assistant book you a motel for the time being,” I told her. After she left with Brown, I remained behind, my mind whirling with the details of her story. By 10:00 p.m [http://p.m/]., I left the office with James. He seemed anxious, his hands trembling slightly. “James, are you alright?” I asked, noticing his discomfort. “The woman’s cries… they were blood-curdling,” he replied, his voice shaky. We arrived at our apartment complex, each of us retreating to our separate spaces. But sleep eluded me. I couldn’t stop thinking: How? How could something so violent happen so suddenly? At 5:30 a.m [http://a.m/]., I prepared for work. I showered, donned my trench coat, fedora, shirt and tie, high-rise pants, and black dress shoes. A gun holster rested at my side—something I didn’t plan to use unless absolutely necessary. By 6:05 a.m [http://a.m/]., James and I carpooled to the woman’s house. We arrived at 6:45 a.m [http://a.m/]. to find her sitting on the doorstep, her gaze empty and distant. When she looked up and saw me, her face twisted in horror. “Murderer! You’re the one who killed Jack!” she screamed, pointing a trembling finger at me. The accusation hung heavily in the air, but I didn’t flinch. Inside the house, I sat on the couch, trying to process what had just happened. My thoughts swirled uncontrollably. She knows… they all know. The voices… the voices are coming for me. I reached for my gun. I must end this. With trembling hands, I raised it to my head. BANG! Everything went silent…
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When You’re Ready, This is How You Heal by Brianna Weist
by ZenArashi
Last post
 Monday
...See more Happy new year everyone!  I’d like to share a book that I’ve read recently entitled When You Are Ready, This is How You Heal by Brianna Weist.  Reading this has been a transformative experience for me. One of the key takeaways that resonated deeply is the idea that I’m not meant to be for everyone, and not everyone is meant to be for me. This concept helped me realize that the few genuine connections I have—whether in friendship, love, or relationships—are incredibly valuable, and I’ve learned to appreciate them even more by understanding what they are not. The book also made me realize how important it is to stop staying stuck in relationships where I’m being used, emotionally drained, or treated as a back burner option. By doing so, I was preventing myself from finding support that I truly deserve. This book reminded me that the healing I seek is out there, waiting for me to embrace it.
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"The Notebook" by Nicholas Sparks “
by Newton420
Last post
 January 1st
...See more “It’s not about finding someone you can live with, it’s about finding someone you can’t imagine living without.”
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The book that always make me cry.(To Kill a Mockingbird)
by Newton420
Last post
 December 31st
...See more "I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what. You rarely win, but sometimes you do."
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"The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
by Newton420
Last post
 December 28th
...See more “We accept the love we think we deserve.”
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"The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini "
by Newton420
Last post
 December 28th
...See more “For you, a thousand times over."
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"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling"
by Newton420
Last post
 December 28th
...See more “Do not pity the dead, Harry. Pity the living. And above all, those who live without love.”
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Earth's Reading Corner
by WeEarth
Last post
 December 25th
...See more Its my collection of books, do have a look, vote, comment and feel free to add your favourite books. 📚
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I'm back. But did I lose my friends?
by SoulEmpathy
Last post
 December 25th
...See more Hello everyone, hope you're having a wonderful day!  Well, I've been a listener on this platform from the past 7 years now. But a few months ago I decided to take a break and deleted my account.  I'm back here today. Once again. But did I lose my awesome community of friends and interesting conversations? Perhaps. Or perhaps not? 😉  Let me tell you about the books I'm currently reading 1. None of this is true (by Lisa Jewell) 2. Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow (by Gabrielle Zevin) Do you read? Tell me of your best reads in the comments 🙌🏻  PS : you can ping me for buddy reads 🙌🏻

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