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Author as Illusionist: William Maxwell on Literary Magic and Refusing to Give Up as a Writer
Alec Wilkinson Introduces Maxwell’s Speech at Smith College in 1955
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| January 26, 2024
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The Annotated Nightstand: What Brandi Wells is Reading Now and Next
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Lee Gutkind
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Jane Ciabattari
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26 new books out today!
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Gabrielle Bellot
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