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“Many things embarrass me, but reading isnt one of them. Im not ashamed of my slightly weird collection of prison memoirs. Nor the flaky meditation books. After all, I can pretend I never read those.”

Quote by Tom Rachman

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Tom Rachman, born in 1974 in London, England, is a British novelist known for his unique perspective and profound insight into modern urban life. His works are celebrated for their exploration of the complexities of human nature in contemporary society. more

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