Books have long been instruments of the divinatory arts.

Alberto Manguel
Books have long been instruments of the divinatory arts.
Books have long been instruments of the divinatory arts.
Books have long been instruments of the divinatory arts.
Books have long been instruments of the divinatory arts.
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This is a true statement. Books have long been instruments of the divinatory arts. It is always best to read books that are thought provoking and insightful. When you read something that stimulates your mind, you may often find yourself wondering what exactly it is that you are reading.

Reading books can help you find answers to questions that you may otherwise never have known the answer to. If you are reading something that is not thought provoking or if it is not of interest to you, then there may be no reason to read at all. The best thing you can do is to pick up a book about something that excites your mind and helps you grow as a person.

Source: The Library At Night

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