Ghost Stories
by Ruth Franklinin 📚 Literature
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Ghost Stories
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For people who take books seriously. An insider perspective on writing criticism and biography, as well as other news related to the world of books.
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About Ruth Franklin
I'm a book critic and the author of THE MANY LIVES OF ANNE FRANK and SHIRLEY JACKSON: A RATHER HAUNTED LIFE. I write about books, biography, and writing.
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