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The mission of the great books foundation is to advance the critical, reflective thinking and social and civic engagement of readers of all ages through shared inquiry discussion of works and ideas of enduring value. Losing yourself in a great novel is one of lifes joys. Recently published titles these recently published titles represent the great books foundations ongoing commitment to provide you with material to keep the great conversation alive and strong in your discussion groups and classrooms civic arena these titles are for readers who want to explore the ideas and issues that inform our lives as. Use our free book summaries to learn the 3 central ideas from over 600 books in 4 minutes or less. The slippery question of what makes a great book brain pickings. Scroll through each poignant piece of literary genius and most known book quotes below in our list. Choose from curated collections such as best picture books, best baby and toddler books, and best easy books for children ages 46. They curl up with dark, chilling mysteries in the winter months and lay by the pool with light, cheerful womens fiction in the summer months.
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