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Jan 1Liked by Ross Barkan

Wow what a great reading year you had! Thanks for the suggestions.

And I loved this: “If you do write, you will only become worthwhile through copious amounts of reading.” I’m pretty sure the main reason I’m a good writer is a life spent as a reader--of good writing.

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Great, diverse taste! “Fleischman” was my favorite book in years. Dysfunctional family fiction is my genre.

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Dec 31, 2023Liked by Ross Barkan

I Love Nell Zink, “Avalon “ is one of her best. Please try Lorrie Moore‘s latest, it’s incredible.

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Two books from 2023 you should put on your to-read list: The Auburn Conference by Tom Piazza and Always Crashing in the Same Car by Matthew Specktor.

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