Red-cover paperback found near Kalispell Library
Description
I found a paperback copy of 'Blue Ridge Echoes' this afternoon behind the Kalispell Public Library on 1st Ave East. It's a 5x8 inch mass-market book, red cover with a gold title and a small coffee ring on the back. The pages are slightly dog-eared, and there's a library stamp on the inside cover from a prior checkout, along with a teeny sticker that says 'Never Stop Exploring' on the first page. It seems well-loved but in good condition overall. If the owner recognizes these details, please reach out - that book felt like it had a little life in it and I'd love to get it back to its rightful owner.
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