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Originally Posted by HarryT
It is difficult, I agree. Perhaps tell a small untruth and say something like "I'm very sorry, but I need to finish this book for an evening class I'm taking" or something like that?
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No need to lie about it. Just politely explain that it is nothing against the person (unless it is, then just skip that part) but that this time is one of your rare opportunities to escape the world via a good book and that you would appreciate it if s/he would allow you to read uninterrupted.