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The Journey of Niels Klim to the World Underground | Ludvig Holberg

In the year 1664, after I had pass‘d my several examinations in the University of Copenhagen, and had deservedly obtained the Character, which is there call‘d Laudable, by the Votes of my Judges, as well Philosophers as Divines, I prepared for my Return into my native Country; ...

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swynn ... and accordingly put myself aboard a Ship bound for Bergen in Norway, dignify‘d indeed with various Marks of Honour from the Gentlemen of the several Faculties, but in my Fortunes quite impoverish'd. 2h

Dilara The book's description is fascinating. I'll see if I can get my hands on it 😁 2h

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A Fine Line Between Stupid and Clever: The Story of Spinal Tap | Rob Reiner

The first sighting of Spinal Tap in the wild came in the summer of 1979, as part of an ABC comedy special called The TV Show.

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COOP: A Novelette | Nida Sajid

"He looks at me with the wide eyes of a toddler who's been reprimanded by his parents for not sharing his toys."
- COOP: A Novelette, by Nida Sajid

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It Lasts Forever and Then It's Over | Anne de Marcken

“I lost my left arm today.” 🫣

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Bookworm04 #firstlinefridays - I spied with my little eye a TIGER 🐯. Richard Parker was restless 10h

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The Widow: A Novel | John Grisham

"The clients drawn to the quaint little law office at the corner of Main and Maple brought problems that Simon was tired of."

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perfectsinner An invitation to the director's office always meant termination. Even a man without faith could depend on that.

The Confessions of Al Capone

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Prairie Fires: The Life and Times of Laura Ingalls Wilder | Caroline Fraser

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The Bar Code Rebellion | Suzanne Weyn

"Kayla Reed spoke directly into the camera as it closed in on her earnest face."

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Pride and Predujice. | Jane Austen

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This is my last Jane Austen read for the year, and it made sense to end with the novel with Pride and Prejudice. Every time I read this it gets better.

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