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Modern (16th-21st Centuries)
Commonalities of the books related to the history of books include personal reflections on reading and its impact, exploration of the world of book collecting and preservation, and historical accounts of the role of books and libraries throughout human civilization. The theme of exploring philosophical concepts through literature is also present in some of the books, such as Taoism through Winnie-the-Pooh and Christian themes in The Chronicles of Narnia series. Additionally, some books are historical fiction novels set in different time periods, including Renaissance Florence, World War II, Bolshevik Revolution Russia, and 17th century Amsterdam.