Navy blue hardcover novel with red bookmark
Description
Hey, I lost my navy blue hardcover copy of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern yesterday around 3pm. I was walking from North Market toward High Street along the Columbus Commons area in Columbus, Ohio, and I must have set it down near the entrance to Heirloom Coffee or somewhere along N Market St. The book has a red ribbon bookmark peeking out, a small crease on the spine, and a tiny coffee stain on the back cover. Inside the front cover I wrote my name in pencil—F. Noor—so you might spot it easily. It was a gift from my grandmother and it means a lot to me; I’d really appreciate getting it back if you find it.
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