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japple

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11. Haven't read it, but I do like Jane Smiley. She is one of those writers

Reply to YankeyMCC (Reply #3)

Sat Sep 7, 2013, 06:21 PM

Sep 2013

who does a good job of researching her story. One of my favorites was Moo, which my reading group (at a state university) really loved. Will have to catch up on her books. Thanks!

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