Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Richard Peck

 "I read because one life isn't enough, and in the page of a book I can be anybody.

I read because the words that build the story become mine, to build my life.

I read not for happy endings but for new beginnings; I'm just beginning myself, and I wouldn't mind a map.

I read because I have friends who don't, and young though they are, they're beginning to run out of material.

I read because every journey begins at the library, and it's time for me to start packing.

I read because one of these days I'm going to get out of this town, and I'm going to go everywhere and meet everybody, and I want to be ready ... "

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