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World Book Club

The world's great authors discuss their best-known novel.

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Pilar Quintana: The Bitch

Pilar Quintana: The Bitch

Colombian writer Pilar Quintana talks about her acclaimed novel The Bitch which explores themes of motherhood, loss, and... Read more

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Sofi Oksanen: Purge

Sofi Oksanen: Purge

Bestselling author Sofi Oksanen answers readers' questions about her novel Purge. It's a harrowing story of sexual viole... Read more

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