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Ah...' Park said, pained. 'What?' 'Those are alphabetized.' 'It's okay. I know the alphabet.' 'Right.' He looked embarrassed. 'Sorry.

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Rainbow Rowell
Age: 51
Born: 1973
Born: February 24
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