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What to read while social distancing

NO MATTER WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE world, a good book can provide insight, comfort or a welcome escape. As the COVID-19 outbreak continues and many of us are seeking entertainment while staying home, now may be the time to finally dig into that epic novel you’ve had on your shelf forever, revisit an old favorite or try something out of your reading comfort zone.

Thankfully, books are easy to access without leaving home. Libraries across the map allow cardholders to borrow e-books and audiobooks without visiting a branch. (Try the free Libby app, which connects you to your local library.) If you’d like to purchase a book, whether physical or digital, consider browsing the website of your local independent bookstore.

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