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Did I read because I was lonely, or was I lonely because I started to read?

Grace Metalious

Did I read because I was lonely, or was I lonely because I started to read?

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About Grace Metalious

Grace Metalious (September 8, 1924 – February 25, 1964) was an American author known for her novel Peyton Place, one of the best-selling works in publishing history.