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Still Searching for the Great American Novel

by Conroy I’m slowly making my way through the American literary cannon, a book at a time, in search of the elusive Great American Novel. I just completed David Foster Wallace’s... Read more

Book Review: Arranged Catherine McKenzie

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Book Review: Arranged by Catherine McKenzie

At First Sight: After discovering her boyfriend was cheating on her, Anne Blythe decides she has had enough and moves out, determined to start a new life for herself. Other than he... Read more

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The 02 May 2012 by Dplylemd
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The 20 May 2012 by Comicscritic
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