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“I had some very, very fond memories of the people I worked with and the authors I worked with - and I won't mention any names - but as I have been traveling through rural Maine over the past few weeks, one of my favorite things to do is to go into bookstores on the side of rural routes and paw…” quote by John Hodgman
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“I had some very, very fond memories of the people I worked with and the authors I worked with - and I won't mention any names - but as I have been traveling through rural Maine over the past few weeks, one of my favorite things to do is to go into bookstores on the side of rural routes and paw through the old copies of Tom Clancy and Trevanian books they have in there for weird old 1970s thrillers that I haven't read yet.”

John Hodgman

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” with John Hodgman, 2023

The speaker reminisces about past collaborations and enjoys discovering obscure thrillers while traveling in rural Maine.

In simple terms: He loves old books and nostalgic memories.

Key Takeaway

Explore local bookstores for hidden literary gems.

Themes

nostalgia travel reading discovery literature

Mood

reflective curious nostalgic

Type

personal anecdote travelogue literary appreciation

When to use this quote

  • road trips
  • bookstore visits
  • collecting rare books

Key Concepts

cultural memory serendipity literary exploration

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unexpected book have you found on a trip?
  • How do old stories shape your present perspective?
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