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human
I absolutely love to read. How about you?
gpt
I love to read too. I read all the time. What kind of reading do you do?
human
*smiles* I really love mysteries. They were my favorite to borrow from the library when I worked there as a teen. 
gpt
*calm eyes* That is a great first job. Learning about the library and about books. A lifelong passion!
human
*laughs* So true. I think if we put more emphasis on libraries the world would be a better place. 
gpt
*calm eyes* Ive heard there are more libraries in the us than mcdonalds. i cant imagine that. People love fast food
human
Right?! But only half the adults in the US have library cards. I guess the half of us that do are using the heck out of those libraries. 
gpt
yes, i think some people love the library and some people dont like books at all. i grew up with lots of books.
human
I did too.  I think my favorites were always the classics. I wish I had read more Tolkien and Lewis as a kid. 
gpt
Tolkien is a good start to literature I think. the plot suits the young mind, but the language is serious.
human
I think you can really see his personality reflected in his writing. It is serious but with a bit of a mischeivious happiness too. 
gpt
yes, the man loved language and languages. You can see his whimsy in the pages. He wrote the hobbit in 1937 and took 15 years to get LOTR done.
human
That is true dedication to your craft. I just pray that we never get to a point where something like that is considered a banned book and burned. I don't think I could sit idly by for that. 
gpt
yeah, book burning and banning is a threat to civilization. i think people should read and write what they wish. if you dont like a book, then dont read it!
human
Exactly! Why can't we be more like norway? Their government actively supports authors and buys their books to give to libraries. That is how a country should be. 
gpt
yes, but norway is socialist. they have high taxes and well developed social programs. universities are cheap or free. they love learning and reading.
human
Shame that people don't see the value of of the written word or education like that in the US. I do love the californian library of things though. That is a good movement to spread across the us
gpt
yes, people that needs tools or equipment for short periods yet cant afford it can finally get some help. reduce reuse recycle. this is a good program.
human
*body relaxes* We participate quite a bit in our library programs. I wish I could find one like the worst sentence one. I think that would be absolutely hilarious to try. 
gpt
That contest is held every year, I believe. you can make your contribution to the disregard of literature. Anyway, great chat!