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The Scene – Enough nooks and crannies to invite lingering, but spaced so well that you never feel cramped. Wood shelves line every wall, and a long table displays new publications. The staff is equally ready to engage in meaningful conversation or to let you browse in peace. If you're a regular, they'll know your name. Among the available services is something unique: Three Lives will send the person of your choice a book, selected by the staff or by you, every month. – – The Goods – Literature and writing are taken seriously here; the contemporary fiction, gay…