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“I tell myself it does not matter what one reads-favorite authors, particular themes-as long as we read something. It is not even important to own the books.” quote by Helen Simonson — Download Open image

“I tell myself it does not matter what one reads-favorite authors, particular themes-as long as we read something. It is not even important to own the books.”

Helen Simonson

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