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A Librarian's Open Shelf: Essays on Various Subjects
by Arthur E. Bostwick
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- CEFR level
- C1
- Length
- 27 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
Explore the curious habits of readers who borrow volumes but seldom finish them, revealing how duty and fleeting interest shape our engagement with books. This collection delves into why many struggle to truly read, challenging assumptions about literary consumption.
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