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Diaries published: 771 (940 days since last diary on Wed May 12, 2021 at 08:10 AM PDT)
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Welcome to bookchat where you can talk about anything...books, plays, essays, and audio books. You don’t have to be reading a book to come in, sit down, and chat with us. My granddaughter who ...
by cfk
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on Wed May 12, 2021 at 08:10 AM PDT
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I am looking forward to January when various book lovers will write diaries on Wed. nights.� � � � � � �� I want to thank Brecht for his three kind diaries and pico for explaining my absence. Many ...
by cfk
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on Wed Dec 30, 2020 at 05:00 PM PST
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Welcome to bookchat where you can talk about anything...books, plays, essays, and audio books. You don’t have to be reading a book to come in, sit down, and chat with us. ... Most of us were raised with Charlie Brown (Peanuts) and Calvin and...
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on Wed Aug 12, 2020 at 05:00 PM PDT
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Welcome to bookchat where you can talk about anything...books, plays, essays, and audio books. You don’t have to be reading a book to come in, sit down, and chat with us. ... Some of us are having trouble reading or finding books we want to try and...
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on Wed Aug 05, 2020 at 05:00 PM PDT
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Welcome to bookchat where you can talk about anything...books, plays, essays, and audio books. You don’t have to be reading a book to come in, sit down, and chat with us. …. Many years ago Hubby and I used to play trivia games. If you could choose a...
by cfk
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on Wed Jul 29, 2020 at 05:00 PM PDT
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Welcome to bookchat where you can talk about anything...books, plays, essays, and audio books. You don’t have to be reading a book to come in, sit down, and chat with us. …. Books often have characters that are not the protagonists, but ones that...
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on Wed Jul 22, 2020 at 05:00 PM PDT
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- In WAYR? , I note what I’m reading and comment...you note what you are reading and comment. Occasionally, I may add a section or a link related to books… I am finished reading: On Writing: A ...73 comments 35 Recs
- Hat tip to novapsyche for bringing this paper to my attention: In “Why Inspiring Stories Make Us React: The Neuroscience of Narrative,” Paul Zak explained that “compelling narratives cause oxytocin release”—the “love” or bonding hormone—“and have the...102 comments 20 Recs
