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“The vast walls of books in our cluttered little house became Borges's magical aleph and I found that if I looked the right way I could see the whole world.”

Book:Losing My Cool: How a Father's Love and 15,000 Books Beat Hip-Hop Culture

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“Have you ever opened a book with zero expectations but by the last page, it’s gripped your heart? That was how I discovered my all time favourite book. The small bookshop I was at didn’t carry the title I wanted, so I ended up browsing and picking up something else. A real stroke of good luck.”

Reading Books Boookstores

Book:Księgarnia Napojów Księżyca

Source: Księgarnia Napojów Księżyca

“My purpose should be abundantly clear. I wanted your books.” “That can’t be the only reason!” he exploded, losing his own fiery temper in the face of her col composure, the fireballs on his fists sending sparks in his agitation. “Can’t it?’ she asked, tracking the trail of sparks with idle interest, completely uncowed.”

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Book:Never the Roses

Source: Never the Roses

“One is wise only as much as the wisdom of one's books, and therefore one should sell all he has and buy books.”

Wisdom Books Library

Author:Isaac Canpanton

“What did the Ginians keep in the hearts of their mazes if not gold and jewels?" Terlu, the former Fourth Librarian of the Second Floor, East Wing, smiled at the little rose. "Books, of course, the ultimate treasure. All their stories. And their knowledge.”

Books Librarian Ultimate Treasure

Book:The Enchanted Greenhouse

Source: The Enchanted Greenhouse

“Mike said, “He seems like a nice fella.” [...] “Little dumb, though,” Mike said, feeling remarkably brave. Sean squinted at him but said nothing. “Told me he didn’t have time for reading,” Mike clarified. “That books were boring.” “The horror,” Sean gasped, clutching at pearls that didn’t exist.”

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Book:Murmuration

Source: Murmuration

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