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ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS One common mistake that people make when planning reading areas at home is not dedicating enough space for books, believes Philip Blackwell, CEO and founder of Ultimate Library. ‘Reading is essential: a study by the University of Sussex found that it can reduce stress by up

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