Quote by Terry Pratchett

It was also a room full of books and made of books. There was no actual furniture; this is to say, the desk and chairs were shaped out of books. It looked as though many of them were frequently referred to, because they lay open with other books used as bookmarks.

It was also a room full of books and made of books. There wa

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This quote describes a room entirely made up of books, with no traditional furniture. The desks and chairs are actually created from books, symbolizing the profound importance of literature in this space. The mention of books being frequently referred to, with others acting as bookmarks, suggests that this room is actively used for reading, research, and intellectual exploration. The quote overall emphasizes the immense value and central role that books hold within this particular setting.

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