Blue Penguin Classics edition of The Great Gatsby found
Description
I found a blue Penguin Classics paperback of The Great Gatsby yesterday around 3pm in the lobby of the Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort in the Poconos, near the fireplace by the big windows. It's in decent shape, but the cover is a little glossy worn and there's a red ribbon bookmark sticking out between pages 72 and 73. I noticed a tiny lighthouse sticker on the inside cover, which could serve as a unique identifier. I figured it must belong to someone staying in the lodge, so I left it on the concierge desk with my contact info and a note that I’d be happy to hand it back to its owner. I know how much a favorite read can mean after a day on the slopes, so I hope this helps.
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