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The article explores the intimate connection between a librarian overseeing used-book donations and the donors' lives, highlighting how donated books unveil the inner stories and transitions of readers, serving as authentic links between strangers and generations. The author reflects on the impact of these donated books, contemplating the beauty, sadness, and fullness of others' lives, ultimately recognizing the power of the written word to connect people and leave a lasting legacy.

The article explores the status of reading in France and discusses the 2023 barometer report by the National Book Center, which indicates that a large number of people in France identify themselves as readers. It emphasizes the thriving second-hand market and the rising demand for used books, especially among dedicated readers, suggesting a long-term trend in a challenging economic climate.

The article focuses on a second-hand bookshop called "Morbido" located in Prague's Maniny district. It discusses the unique character of the bookshop and its owner, Jiří Novák, who has been running the establishment for about twenty-five years. It highlights the eccentricities of the bookshop, such as its storage system and payment methods.

The article reviews Susan's Books and Gifts used book store in Aurora, Nebraska.

This section presents an interview with Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. Topics discussed include his purchase of Michael Connelly's book "The Brass Verdict" at a used bookstore in Hawaii, his ideal reading experience in Greece, his admiration for novelist Kazuo Ishiguro, and his way of organizing books.

The article presents a personal narrative in which the author discusses the experiences with second-hand booksellers in London and the books found in those shops.