Small Towns, Great Books: "Big Swiss" by Jen Beagin, and "Take What You Need" by Idra Novey

The Weekly Reader
03/05/2023 3 min
Small Towns, Great Books: "Big Swiss" by Jen Beagin, and "Take What You Need" by Idra Novey

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On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new novels that explore life’s larger issues in small town America:"Big Swiss" by Jen Beagin, and "Take What You Need" by Idra Novey.   All titles available at The Ivy Bookshop and other fine local retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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