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30 Literary Tattoos for Bookish Babes

Get your nose out of your favorite novel long enough to peep this inspired ink
by Mary Squillace
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Literary Tattoos: "Still I Rise"

Literary Tattoos: 'Still I Rise'
Let Maya Angelou's inspiring words remind you of your own power.



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Literary Tattoos: "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle"

Literary Tattoos: 'The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle'
This intricate ink takes the title of Haruki Murakami's book literally.



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Literary Tattoos: "Alice in Wonderland"

Literary Tattoos: 'Alice in Wonderland'
This tattoo will take you beyond the looking glass.



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Literary Tattoos: "Voyage of the Dawn Treader"

Literary Tattoos: 'Voyage of the Dawn Treader'
Though C.S. Lewis' memorable Chronicles of Narnia gave readers lots of quotes to choose one, this one feels especially poignant.



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Literary Tattoos: "East of Eden"

Literary Tattoos: 'East of Eden'
The Hebrew word timshel will speak to John Steinbeck devotees.



BY MARY SQUILLACE | MAR 30, 2016 | SHARES
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