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Books Aren’t Magic Empathy Pills (But They Help)

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Maris Kreizman on the Importance of Standing Up For Literature

By Maris Kreizman | August 28, 2025

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By Book Marks | August 28, 2025

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Jennifer Szalai and Alexandra Jacobs on Great American Road Trip Books

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By Fiction Non Fiction | August 28, 2025

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