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The Independent UK
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Ellie Harrison

DARK SECRETS: 11 brilliant writers on the books that made them who they are today | Vintage Vibes

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When it comes to being whisked away into a whole other world, nothing quite beats a book. Unlike a TV drama or a big new cinema release, words on a page encourage you to conjure whole universes inside your mind – textures, smells, landscapes, emotions, adventures.

Whether fiction or non-fiction, books can make us feel seen. They can help us escape. They can serve as a guide. A lot of the time, they can even shape our lives.

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