Martha
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“This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are fine. But several together become monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. The sound of it drones. It’s like a stuck record. The ear demands some variety. Now listen. I vary the sentence length, and I create music. Music. The writing sings. It has a pleasant rhythm, a lilt, a harmony. I use short sentences. And I use sentences of medium length. And sometimes, when I am certain the reader is rested, I will engage him with a sentence of considerable length, a sentence that burns with energy and builds with all the impetus of a crescendo, the roll of the drums, the crash of the cymbals–sounds that say listen to this, it is important.”
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“Anyone who thinks sitting in church can make you a Christian must also think that sitting in a garage can make you a car.”
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“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
― Holy Bible: New International Version
― Holy Bible: New International Version
“Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself.”
― A Civil Campaign
― A Civil Campaign
JUST FOR FUN Reading Challenge 2013
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— last activity Jan 07, 2014 11:53PM
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 THIS GROUP IS NOW CLOSED TO NEW MEMBERS! 36 PEOPLE COMPLETED THE CHALLENGE AND THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN EMAILED!! Je ...more
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013 THIS GROUP IS NOW CLOSED TO NEW MEMBERS! 36 PEOPLE COMPLETED THE CHALLENGE AND THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN EMAILED!! Je ...more
Advanced Copies for Review & Book Giveaways
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A place to help authors and reviewers come together to get the word out about new books as well as a group for anyone to post or enter listings for bo ...more
A place to help authors and reviewers come together to get the word out about new books as well as a group for anyone to post or enter listings for bo ...more
J.D. Robb
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For fans of J.D. Robb and the In Death series See our In Death casting at: http://www.goodreads.com/photo/group/4595-j-d-robb
For fans of J.D. Robb and the In Death series See our In Death casting at: http://www.goodreads.com/photo/group/4595-j-d-robb
NetGalley Readers
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This is a group for those who participate in NetGalley.com to discuss the books that they have been reading from the website, share helpful hints, and ...more
This is a group for those who participate in NetGalley.com to discuss the books that they have been reading from the website, share helpful hints, and ...more
I Spy Reading Challenge
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If you’re a reader who enjoys book hunting, perhaps this I Spy Challenge will add some fun to your reading and expand your library. Our 7th year begin ...more
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