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Have you ever...

...been so disappointed with the book you're reading that you left it behind? I did. So if you picked up a well worn paperback at the 15th and 16th & Locust PATCO station last night, you're welcome. Maybe it'll be up your alley.

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christa @ mental foodie said…
Now I am really curious what book it is! I mostly borrowed from the library, so I usually just return the book without finish it (last year I abandoned like 20 books...)
January 18, 2010 at 8:55 PM
Jen A. Miller said…
Ha! I'll never say. I've started and stopped three books, including this one, after finishing the John Irving book. I hope the one I started last night will stick!
January 19, 2010 at 7:14 AM
Tatjana Soli said…
I was on vacation recently when it happened to me, and airplane carry-on so limited, there's a book in an apartment in Florence waiting for someone....
January 20, 2010 at 12:43 AM
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