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What are the best books to read if I want to become a writer?
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The best books to read if you want to become a writer include "On Writing" by Stephen King, "The Elements of Style" by Strunk and White, "The Art of War" by Sun Tzu, "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, and "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton.