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Episode Synopsis
Kathleen, Kat, and James start the new season with a turbulent journey down the Mississippi River in Percival Everett’s excellent historical fiction novel, James. The group discusses the book’s clever use of language, the bizarre and harrowing situations our heroes find themselves in, and the challenges in retelling an American classic. Please take our survey to help us make Booked Solid even better! Let us
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To place a hold on any of the titles mentioned in this episode, check
out our Booked Solid reading list on the New Canaan Library website.
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