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Every time a book changes hands, every time someone runs his eyes down its pages, its spirit grows and strengthens. — Carlos Ruiz Zafon Copy Share Image
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I get tired of stories that keep going and going and never get anywhere. It's like a promise that's never fulfilled. Stories… — Ted Naifeh Copy Share Image
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