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Books. I'd probably spend all my time alone and lost in books if I could. It's easier that way.

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Rachel Cohn
Age: 55
Born: 1968
Born: December 14
Author
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Science Fiction Writer
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Silver Spring
Maryland
Alone
Books
Lost
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Easier
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