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An open book with handwritten notes and a steaming cup of tea beside it.
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A bookshelf filled with colorful spines, some books leaning and others stacked.
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A quiet corner with a comfy chair, a blanket, and a small table holding a novel.
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A journal open next to a book, with a pen resting on top, ready for notes.
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