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Author as Illusionist: William Maxwell on Literary Magic and Refusing to Give Up as a Writer

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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5 Book Reviews You Need to Read This Week

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26 new books out today!

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Kate Brody on Subverting Genre

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From Board Books to Middle Grade: 10 Great New Children’s Books Out in January

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