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“Let the unseen days be. Today is more than enough.”

Quote by J. R. R. Tolkien

Book:The Children of Húrin

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The Children of Húrin

An intricate tale of a noble family's struggle against darkness, featuring a complex narrative and richly developed characters more

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J. R. R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien was an English writer, best known for his fantasy literature, most notably The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit. His works have had a profound impact on modern fantasy literature. more

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Book:The Silmarillion

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Source: Acheron: A Dark-Hunter Novel

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Book:The Jodi Picoult Collection #4: Change of Heart, Handle with Care, and House Rules

Source: The Jodi Picoult Collection #4: Change of Heart, Handle with Care, and House Rules

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Book:The phantom tollbooth

Source: The phantom tollbooth

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