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> [“There was something about the possession of a book that was important to me. Owning it gave me proprietary rights on the story. It meant that I could read as quickly or as slowly as I liked. No expectations, no…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/georgia-bell/there-was-something-about-the-possession-of-a-book-that-was-important/)

Georgia Bell

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## More by Georgia Bell

> [“Behind me, Eaden cleared his throat. “Rachel?” He was holding open the door of a sleek, tiny black sports car, the kind I didn’t…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/georgia-bell/behind-me-eaden-cleared-his-throat-rachel-he-was-holding-open-the/)

Georgia Bell

> [“I was not gentle on my books. I read while I ate, I read in the bathtub. At night, I rolled over on top…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/georgia-bell/i-was-not-gentle-on-my-books-i-read-while-i-ate-i-read-in-the-bathtub/)

Georgia Bell

> [“There was something about the possession of a book that was important to me. Owning it gave me proprietary rights on the story. It…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/georgia-bell/there-was-something-about-the-possession-of-a-book-that-was-important/)

Georgia Bell

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