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Books have a unique way of stopping time in a particular moment and saying: let’s not forget this.
-Dave Eggers
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Books Have A Unique Way Of Stopping

Dave Eggers
Books have a unique way of stopping time in a particular moment and saying: let’s not forget this.
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