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“I tend to believe that computers are drawing kids -- and adults -- away from reading purely because they provide an alternative, vast source of spare-time amusement and entertainment. I recently heard a frightening statistic: there are less than one million true readers in this country (those who read every day instead of one book per year on a beach). Terrifying.”

Quote by Tim Lebbon

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Tim Lebbon (born 1969) is a British author known for horror, fantasy, and science fiction. He has written bestselling novels like The Dark and Echo, and co-authored series such as Alien and Hellboy. His work often explores human nature and supernatural themes, earning multiple award nominations including the British Fantasy Award and Stoker Award. more

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