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Marilyn Monroe was an avid reader and owned over 400 books — plot twist: the blonde read everything.

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Monroe was known for reading widely and maintaining a personal library often cited in the hundreds of books. Biographers and archives have highlighted her interest in literature, poetry, and acting craft beyond her public image.

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