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• Procrastination

  

  According to the Oxford English the word ‘Procrastination’ is derived from the Latin ‘procrastinare’ which translates into: the prefix pro-, 'forward', and the... Read more

  The 07 january 2026 by   Ashleylister
  @ashleylister
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• A Dangerous Precedent

  “The Secretary-General is deeply alarmed by the recent escalation in Venezuela, culminating with today’s United States military action in the country, which... Read more

  The 07 january 2026 by   Cathy Leaves
  @cathyleaves
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• Daedosiui Sarangbeob (Love in the Big City)

  

  Starting this new year with a film that I knew nothing about before watching it has been a genuine joy and surprise. I was motivated by falling down a... Read more

  The 07 january 2026 by   Cathy Leaves
  @cathyleaves
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• Procrastination

  

  “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” A statement attributed to Benjamin Franklin, and one of my dad’s favourite sayings. Read more

  The 06 january 2026 by   Ashleylister
  @ashleylister
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• Best Books I Read 2025

  

  I had a couple of underwhelming reading years in the past but 2024 was excellent. I can’t remember why I never posted my best of that year but, sadly, I didn’t. Read more

  The 06 january 2026 by   Caroline
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• Top Ten Tuesday: The Best Books I Read in 2025

  

  I hope you had a happy holiday season and are looking forward to the new year. This week’s Top Ten Tuesday (hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl) is the best books ... Read more

  The 06 january 2026 by   Curlygeek04
  @curlygeek04
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• New Release! the Sisters Holiday by Jayne Bamber

  

  Hello, readers! It’s such a treat to be back at My Jane Austen Book Club to share my upcoming release, The Sisters’ Holiday, which is coming to Kindle next... Read more

  The 06 january 2026 by   Mariagrazia
  @SMaryG
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• REMEMBERING EDITH RENFROW SMITH, July 14, 1914—January 2, 2026

  

  Edith Renfrow Smith, age 110Edith Renfrow Smith, the first black graduate of Grinnell College, lived a life devoted to her family and community. Read more

  The 05 january 2026 by   Carolinearnoldtravel
  @CarolineSArnold
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• My Life in Book Titles, 2025

  

  This is my first time doing this meme where you have to fill in these prompts using only books read this year (and without repeating any). You can also find... Read more

  The 03 january 2026 by   Curlygeek04
  @curlygeek04
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• My December Reading Wrap-Up

  2025 is a wrap, and I can’t say I’m sorry to leave it behind. It was a difficult year, one of changes and uncertainty and loss. Read more

  The 01 january 2026 by   Curlygeek04
  @curlygeek04
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