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A room for reading

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From: Southern Living
Date: 19971201
Author:Nesmith, Lynn

"The love of learning, the sequestered nooks/ And all the sweet serenity of books."

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

It was just such a penchant for reading that inspired the remodeling of a family's Washington, D.C., area home. "My idea of a true retreat is a cozy room filled with books that encourages reading, reflection, and interesting conversation," says the homeowner. "That was the whole reason for the addition." She hired local architect Stephen Muse.

"The word 'library' means different things to different people," he explains. "I envisioned a simple room lined with bookshelves and a ...

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