Ghost Stories
by Ruth Franklinin 📚 Literature
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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 THE MANY LIVES OF ANNE FRANK and SHIRLEY JACKSON: A RATHER HAUNTED LIFE. I write about books, biography, and writing. New monthly group read featuring banned books.
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