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I agree with you about Ron Charles at the Washington Post. But I especially like the writing of his colleague Becca Rothfeld, who recently raved about a book and writer I haven't seen reviewed elsewhere (Lesser Ruins by Mark Haber), a book that sounds thankfully far removed from typical social media topics that are choking literature. I also am looking forward to Percival Everett's James.

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I actually really want to read this. I have never read the magic mountain and I was thinking of reading this book and then finally tackling magic mountain this year. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/25/books/review/olga-tokarczuk-the-empusium.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

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What do you to Mark Haber? He is an author that I have been really interested in reading and I’m so glad you told me about the review because I didn’t realize he had a new book coming out! I still think I’m going to start with his book on the painting I had not really been drawn to this reviewer but you’re right she’s absolutely fantastic review of Haber’s new boom is so good!

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"James" is one of the most powerful books I've read in a long time. I love all the positive phrases in Japan associated with fall. Japanese people bring a real enthusiasm to the season -- maybe because it's actually possible to feel active again after the lethargy-inducing brutal summer heat!

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I can't wait to read it!! I highly recommend Charlotte Wood's short-listed book Stone Yard Devotional... I hope it wins the Booker. And I know what you mean about summer brutality, I don't miss Japanese summers!!!!! Though I desperately miss autumns, winters and springs :)

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I’ve just downloaded a sample of “Stone Yard Devotional”.

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If you end up reading it, I would love to know what you think!

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Oh, I always look forward to your book discussions! I am woefully behind in keeping up with books. I'm aware of Miranda July, however; from several years ago, her Youtube videos. I liked her quirkiness; I can imagine her writing is a bit out there.

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I had never heard of any of this! But since her nomination I’ve started hearing about the videos, and also her tweets! I kind of hope this book wins for a lot of reasons.

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So many books. So little time.

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There’s definitely no shortage of fantastic books being published!

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