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This is my newest favorite book.

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Its amazingly insightful and emotionally nuanced.

This novel is very smart and very funny.

In 1930s New Guinea, three anthropologists conduct research and lead messy personal lives.

“A Lucky Man,” by Jamel Brinkley

Euphoria, is an impeccably researched book in which the research perfectly serves the plot.

Simpson describes a complex mother-daughter relationship with brilliant complexity and unflinching honesty.

Canin was my graduate school adviser, but well before that, I was an admirer of his work.

“If You Follow Me,” by Malena Watrous

This book of four long stories is wise and calm, beautifully plotted and patiently told.

Plus, the not-conventionally-requited love story is completely swoony.

Munro is a touchstone for me, and shes been my favorite writer for more than 25 years.

“Euphoria,” by Lily King

This is the first book I read by her, when I was a junior in high school.

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