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Joan Didion

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Luke Allnutt

Born in the U.K, Luke Allnutt is a writer and journalist based in the Czech Republic. He is married and has two young boys. (more)

If you enjoyed:
The Year of Magical Thinking

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We Own the Sky
by Luke Allnutt
Paul Auster

Paul Auster was the bestselling author of 4 3 2 1, Sunset Park, The Book of Illusions, Moon Palace, and The New York Trilogy, among many other works. In 2006, he was awarded the Prince of Asturias Award ... (more)

If you enjoyed:
The Year of Magical Thinking

Try:
Winter Journal
by Paul Auster

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