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" In the South, we drink the Bible with our mother's milk. "

Karin Slaughter

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" I have a lot of men who will say to me, 'I don't read books by women, but I like you.' "

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" When you read a book, you are letting another person distract your thoughts and work your emotions. If they are adept, there's nothing better than turning off and getting lost. "

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