Investigating a Recurring Dream About Library Fines

Dreams, the wonder of libraries, and childhood memories

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I have a recurring dream. I borrow a pile of books from the library and spread them around my house: bedroom, living room, kitchen. Suddenly, I discover they were due back a week ago. I try to gather them up, but I can’t find them all and the 20p fines are amassing. I will go…