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391 books by well-known authors missing from libraries in southwestern Japan city
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· September 5, 2026
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Key points The Kitakyushu Municipal Board of Education reported the disappearance of 391 paperback books. A significant number of books have gone missing from public libraries.
A significant number of books have gone missing from public libraries. The Kitakyushu Municipal Board of Education reported the disappearance of 391 paperback books. These books were written by well-known authors. The missing items were from two public libraries.
The report was made on Sept. 3. Further details about the missing books and the libraries affected are available from the source.
The incident involves a substantial number of books, but additional information is needed to understand the circumstances surrounding their disappearance.
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