Beach Quote by Emily Gould

“I would love it if my book was considered chick-lit or a beach read. That would be great. People would buy my book.” quote by Emily Gould — Download Open image

“I would love it if my book was considered chick-lit or a beach read. That would be great. People would buy my book.”

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