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    To Read or Not to Read
    To Read or Not to Read
    To Read or Not to Read
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    To Read or Not to Read

    By Vincent Hobbes

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    'The Hour of the Time' is a short story by Vincent Hobbes. It was first published in 'The Endlands' (Jan. 2011)

    Gunter von Strauss owns a small bookstore. He carries something for everyone’s taste.

    He also carefully inspects each book, making sure they are safe to read.

    Who knew that choosing the wrong book could carry such a consequence.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHobbes End Publishing, LLC
    Release dateAug 17, 2011
    ISBN9780976351092
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