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“I'm far more often annoyed than delighted by previous readers' marks in used books, so I assume that my notations will be equally annoying to future readers, and avoid making them.”

Quote by J. Robert Lennon

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J. Robert Lennon

J. Robert Lennon is an American novelist born in 1970. His works are known for their unique humor and profound insight, covering a variety of genres including fantasy, science fiction, and realism. more

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