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I've mis-signed many a book Rollins or Clemens. My readers quickly become aware. Booksellers will often promote me under both names, and… — James Rollins Copy Share Image
And maybe it would have bitten you in half," said Will. "What you are describing, the transformation into a demon, is the… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
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The book must of necessity be put into a bookcase. And the bookcase must be housed. And the house must be kept.… — William E. Gladstone Copy Share Image
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![“When Paul [Greengrass] was writing, he'd send me story ideas that he had. He was particularly interested in social movements and revolutions that had been happening all over the world, and how computers and the internet had helped those movements. He encouraged me to read a book about Anonymous…” quote by Julia Stiles](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/478/julia-stiles-10034_book_when-paul-greengrass-was-writing-he-d-se_2905762.jpg)
![“[Fairy tales] are like a journey to the woods and the many ways you can get lost. Some people say it's not a good idea to read fairy tales to anyone under the age of eight because they are brutal and raw. When I was a kid I often felt that kids's books were speaking down to me, but I never felt…” quote by Alice Hoffman](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/09c/alice-hoffman-427_age_fairy-tales-are-like-a-journey-to-the-wo_1682556.jpg)
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