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Books
Great stories share the revelations in life’s quiet undertakings
Bryan Washington, author of “Palaver,” reflects on how moving to Japan and learning a new language shaped his writing.
Tim Brinkhof
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Books
R.F. Kuang writes through doubt to find her strongest stories
Kuang discusses the rituals, routines, and words of advice that have helped her write six best-selling novels in one decade.
Tim Brinkhof
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Mini Philosophy
“Cosmic realism”: The secret ingredient to great books
In the tears and laughter of a single life, you find the grief and joy of humanity.
Jonny Thomson
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