Abibliophobia
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The fear of running out of reading material

Timbuktu's Literary Gems Face Islamists And Decay In Fight For Survival
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Ancient manuscripts on science and history are symbols of Africa's cultural heritage, say guardians of priceless library

How To Tell If A Lady Will Go To Bed With You, Based On The Book She's Reading
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Read on to determine whether a woman reading 'BossyPants' will get into yours

Detestable Literary Characters Who Are Not Technically Villains
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A brief rundown of bad guys who aren't the bad guys

Buying Books: Does A Good Read Mean Good Returns?
www.telegraph.co.uk

Copies of vintage detective novels can be a great investment – but be sure to investigate first

James Runcie on Literary Festivals: 'I want a cross between the Open University and a party'
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The literary festival pioneer on why the scene needs shaking up