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“All of us are writers reading other people's writing, turning pages or clicking to the next screen with pleasure and admiration. All… — Pamela Paul Copy Share Image
“Books gnaw at me from around the edges of my life, demanding more time and attention. I am always left hungry.” — Pamela Paul Copy Share Image
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