As for the library....again on Alitalia there are always lots of newspapers both in English and of course in Italian....you may ask for as many as you like and you do get to keep them. I read them all the time. And, yes, I've bought from the inflight magazine!! Again, on Alitalia.....the prices are the same as the infamous "duty free-prices high" shops.Once, I needed some gifts, which I had forgotten to buy while I was in Italy, so I bought one of those perfume samplers (which I actually kept for myself), one of those toy airplanes for a little child I knew and a watch for my son.Speaking of my son, he too has purchased inflight....once,at age 16, when he had to return to the US alone, he "treated" himself to a couple of bottles of "Ferrari" after shave and cologne! As far as the earphones go...I hate watching the inflight movie with a passion! I prefer bringing my ear plugs instead (once upon a time, Alitalia as I am sure many other airlines, would supply you with ear plugs,eye shield, slipper socks and a toothbrush kit!)Anyway,I like to plug my ears, cover my eyes, cover my nose and mouth with a surgical mask and try to sleep!

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