If I say I don't want to read the book, I don't want to read the book.

Gillian Flynn
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The concept of "if I say I don't want to read the book, I don't want to read the book" is one that drives many parents crazy. It is important to understand that if you do not want to read a book, then you do not have to read it. However, that does not mean that you should take your reading material and hide it away. If you are reading for fun, there is no reason why you should not be reading it in public.

Source: Dark Places

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