"My BPL library card was very important to me because I was a student- I was broke. I didn't have the funds to buy books. So going to the BPL every week for a stack of books was essential."
"The BPL is such a beautiful place, that as soon as I started thinking about what a dream library would look like, I thought: 'It would look like the reading room at the BPL.'"
"Vinny Testa's was great for college students because they served huge amounts of good food, and it was very reasonable. So if you were broke, it was a great spot."
"'The Astral Library' is part love letter to books, part love letter to Boston, and the BPL is its star, serving as a magical portal."
Kate Quinn, a Boston University alum, has released 'The Astral Library,' which reflects her love for Boston and the Boston Public Library. As a student, she relied on the library for books due to financial constraints. Quinn's experiences at the library and her passion for writing shaped her career as a bestselling novelist. Her previous works include popular historical novels set during WWI and WWII. 'The Astral Library' debuted at No. 2 on the New York Times bestsellers list, showcasing her continued success in the literary world.
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