Reading in the Dark
Criticism, curation, and notes from the margins.
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Out in the Cold: Reading The Frozen River
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How Audiobooks Support My Reading Life
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I write about books — and the occasional adaptation — that reward close attention. This is a space for thoughtful criticism, curation, and notes from the margins for readers who like to read a little more deeply.
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