Blue hardcover novel found near Bayshore Mall, Eureka
Description
Found a blue hardcover novel this afternoon around 2:45pm outside the Bayshore Mall in Eureka, right near the transit center behind the big red sculpture. The cover is a deep royal blue with gold lettering along the spine and a small embossed moon on the front. Inside, there’s a purple tassel bookmark and a pressed flower tucked between pages, plus a library barcode sticker on the back cover. The title reads 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern, so it should be easy to spot on a shelf. If you know this book belongs to you, DM me here so we can arrange pickup nearby in Humboldt County.
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