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“This hurt. The words took the air out of her. 'And I think your problem,' she retaliated, voice trembling, 'is blaming others for your shitty life.”

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Book:The Midnight Library

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The Midnight Library

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Matt Haig is a British novelist born in 1975. His works are known for their humor and profound emotional insight, enjoying great popularity among readers. Haig's writing spans a variety of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, and realism. more

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