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Good morning to you too. Just finished class.
I see that must be heavy. Put them here.
I'll verify the returns. And you read all of these in one
week? Apologies for underestimating
you. 6 days. Four days.
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Are you sure you're reading all these and not just skimming
through it? You never cease to amaze me.
Let's test you. What is the main conflict in
your critical take on Eden Robinson's Monkey Beach?
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OK, that's an interesting interpretation.
Although you are right, there are several claims that
contradict your interpretation of it.
Have you read the forums? True, a lot of them take a
pessimistic approach, but they're not entirely wrong.
Perfect answer. Remind me to never doubt your
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lightning fast reading powers again.
OK don't hate me, but as a lit major back in uni, I've never
read Jay and I are. I know, I know, it's been on my
list forever, I just haven't gotten around to it.
People say it's a classic for a reason.
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What do you think? Oh, so it's the progressive
themes that pulled readers in? Considering when it was written,
that makes sense. And the romance, of course.
Why am I not surprised? What about the romance drew you
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in? Even if you didn't read it for
the romance, something must havecaught your attention.
Oh oh, age gap you say? Didn't expect that to be your
thing. I see.
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So you do have your romance preferences, even though you
gravitate towards books with barely a hint of it.
Wait, you read romance and you never told me?
I may not strike you as a romance reader, but I will admit
that I've consumed a few. I won't answer you unless you
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answer me first, you know. Fine, fine.
Mystery preserved. Anyway, let me finish returning
these. You sure?
Re shelving books is technicallymy job, you know.
All right, you can take half, but we're doing this together.
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Don't want you putting them on the wrong shelf.
Oh, yeah. You misplaced even one book and
you're giving up your romance? Rex.
Deal. OK, then lead the way,
mademoiselle. Impressive.
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You know this place better than I do, Fairpoint.
Coming here every day does help.Of course.
I know every corner. I work here.
I even know the best hiding spots.
Hiding spots for what? All sorts of things.
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Like what? Oh, this one goes here.
Yeah, that belongs right there. Nicely done.
You really do know your way around.
Ever considered being a library assistant?
I could use the help. Good to know.
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I'll be waiting for your summer break application.
Looks like that's everything. You got them.
All right. Somehow I'm not surprised.
Shall we head back? Where do I get my romance book
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suggestions? That's out of the blue.
OK, fair question. Truth is, I don't really have
peers who read romance. Honestly, social media
algorithms got to me. Is there something funny?
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Book talk? What do you mean by yes that I
am in the process of deleting that app at some point for how
it distracts me sometimes too much book content.
I couldn't ignore online debates.
Me. Maybe more than once, yes.
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I mean, how could I ignore a stupid interpretation of
Fahrenheit 451? My fingers were itching to go
all out on whoever commented that.
I try not to be swayed. That's why I'll be deleting the
app once and for all, at least after I screenshot a few more
book racks to add to my list. What do I think about the whole
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book talk thing? Well, there's a number of people
who don't like it because they say that people are only driven
to read by tropes and such. But personally, I think it's
nice that it's getting more people to read books no matter
what John Wright is. It heightens their curiosity,
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which is a good thing. It's a great, productive
alternative. The Doom Squad.
No, you won't trick me into admitting the romance books I've
read until I trick you into spilling your mysterious romance
list. Try again next time.
My lips are sealed. Sorry, young miss, but that's
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all you're getting for now. So are you planning to borrow
anything today? All right, give me your list.
I'll get them. Go grab a seat, I'm sure.
Now off you go as I prepare yourorder.
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Here's your order, Madame. One copy of Lord of the Flies
and one copy of Pride and Prejudice.
Wait. You're teasing me for being
clueless about Jane Eyre, yet here you are with Pride and
Prejudice. You've already read it before
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planning on a reread. You've recently watched the
movie and you want to refresh your memory.
Do you do this with every book to move your adaptation?
I see. So what do you think of the
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film? Mixed emotions in what way?
Well, I also think that books are generally better than their
respective movie adaptations. However, I might say that Pride
and Prejudice is one of the raresuccesses out there.
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Wait, let me get this straight. You're conflicted because you
actually like the movie version?Let me guess, it was Mr. Darcy's
hand clench, wasn't it? I'm not surprised.
Anyways, I'll leave you to your devices and let you enjoy your
fresh reads. I'll be at the counter when you
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need me. Good day.
What can I help you with? Here to return a book.
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Sure handed Here, all set. Thank you.
A romance book? I see.
I've never read this one before.Oh.
Seems to have suggestive themes I guess.
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Now where is the romance section?
Here it is now, off to where this is supposed to.
Huh? What are you doing here?
Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.
Shit. Here, grab my hand.
No worries, I got it. Are you OK though?
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I thought you were still in yourseat, but I assume you have
another agenda. It's OK, I won't judge, I
promise. I never thought I would catch
you in the act of browsing the romance section.
You're just passing by. I think that book you're holding
close to your chest might prove it otherwise.
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What is it? None of my business.
Come on. It's fine.
What is it? Way I kind of recognize the
cover. It's.
Oh no, I don't know that. Probably just a tad bit familiar
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while I've been working here forthe past few years.
So yes. Yes, exactly.
I've seen that book on the shelves and never had the chance
to skim through it. What was it about coming of age?
Interesting in the romance subplot, a professor falling for
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his students. Huh, I thought that book had the
vampire librarian character. Oh, I fine, I did.
More than once, if I'm being honest.
I mean, the gothic atmosphere got me.
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OK, yes, the tension too. Yeah, even those parts.
What do you mean my favorite scene?
I don't think we should be engaging in this type of
conversation. Could you repeat that again?
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Your favorite scene was when thelibrarian pinned the female
protagonist on one of the shelves deep within his library.
Do do you ever wonder what that would feel like?
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Just like this? How did the rest go?
You'll just show me. That can be arranged.
Wait, where are you taking me? You also know where the hidden
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blind spot is in this library. Wow, you really do know this
place more than I do. Permission granted.
Little Miss.