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Donna Tartt on the books that were important to her while writing <em>The Secret History</em>.

Donna Tartt on the books that were important to her while writing The Secret History.

By Emily Temple | December 20, 2022

The Ultimate Best Books of 2022 List

The Ultimate Best Books of 2022 List

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The Best Reviewed Essay Collections of 2022

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