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“I've had many more thousands of books in my possession than my shelves at home would indicate. At one time, I tried to keep them all, but that quest soon became impossible; I now only keep the ones I'm sure I'm going to reread, the ones I'm definitely going to read before I die, and the ones I can't bear to part with because of an aesthetic or emotional attachment.”

Quote by Lewis Buzbee

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Lewis Buzbee, born in 1957, is an American author whose works span various literary genres, including novels, poetry, and drama. Buzbee is beloved by readers for his unique narrative style and profound insights into human nature. more

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