So Many Books, So Little Time: Desktop Retreat: Better Than Life by Daniel Pennac

Friday, December 29, 2017

Desktop Retreat: Better Than Life by Daniel Pennac

Desktop Retreat: Better Than Life by Daniel Pennac: This is one of my regular and favorite rereads. I love the author's soft spoken passion and enthusiasm for reading books, any books, any...

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Friday, December 29, 2017

Desktop Retreat: Better Than Life by Daniel Pennac

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