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I also wonder why is it that so many of the movies and books that are detective stories are also the most… — Christopher Bollen Copy Share Image
I try to create a challenge for myself in each book. And sometimes, believe me, I just kick myself afterwards, and say,… — Elizabeth George Copy Share Image
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I read Claire Messud's 'The Emperor's Children,' I read Joseph O'Neill's 'Netherland' - but to me, they're not 9/11 novels. In 'The… — Amy Waldman Copy Share Image
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I have always loved 'Stig of the Dump.' I think reading that book made me officially realise that I was a reader. — Eoin Colfer Copy Share Image
We all love to hear a good story. We save our stories in books. We save our books in libraries. Libraries are… — Kathy Bates Copy Share Image
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Gerald's Game' had such an impact on me when I read the book in college that I think I've actually, consciously or… — Mike Flanagan Copy Share Image
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I've only wanted paper and beautiful colors. It was my dream, and it still is my dream. And books. They're all I… — Karl Lagerfeld Copy Share Image
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