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“Library books were, I suddenly realized, promiscuous, ready to lie down in the arms of anyone who asked. Not like bookstore books, which married their purchasers, or were brokered for marriages to others.”

Quote by Elizabeth McCracken

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Elizabeth McCracken

Elizabeth McCracken is an American author born on September 16, 1966. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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