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Ghost Stories

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For people who think critically about books. An insider perspective on book publishing, writing criticism, and my biography currently in production, THE MANY LIVES OF ANNE FRANK. Also featuring an occasional group read of Israeli and Palestinian authors.

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About Ruth Franklin

I'm a book critic and the author of SHIRLEY JACKSON: A RATHER HAUNTED LIFE. Just begun: a monthly group read featuring Israeli and Palestinian writers. New book about Anne Frank coming winter 2025.

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