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I didn't even realize this at first, but there's almost no central character in any of my 24 books who doesn't have… — Gregory Maguire Copy Share Image
Activities that promote mind-wandering, such as reading literature, going for a walk, exercising, or listening to music, are hugely restorative. — Daniel Levitin Copy Share Image
Books should be cherished, like children, books are for the next generation, like children, like history. — Edna Ferber Copy Share Image
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There are people who are trying to write history for the general reader who can be quite tedious. That said, I do… — David McCullough Copy Share Image
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It's true that misunderstanding and lack of understanding are often themes in my fiction, but I am grateful for the moments when… — Ken Liu Copy Share Image
I am in the interesting position of being sometimes skimmed by the critics and called literature and sometimes called historical fiction. — Philippa Gregory Copy Share Image
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