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I wanted to maximize my reading or viewing enjoyment and not be disappointed with the second one.<\/p>\n<p>Any suggestions from someone who has already done both as to whether I should read the book or watch the movie first?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever since I was in grade school and learned to read, I&#8217;ve loved to read. I read books all the time, from the classics to those nasty romance novels that are good for a quick read on the bus or while baking on a beach lounge chair. 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