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“As long as you have any floor space at all, you have room for books! Just make two stacks of books the same height, place them three or four feet apart, lay a board across them, and repeat. Voila! Bookshelves!”

Quote by Jan Karon

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Jan Karon, born in 1937, is an American writer known for his novels that revolve around the warm community life. His works have a large readership worldwide, with his 'The Mitford Series' novels being particularly popular. more

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