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Maggie Murphy's avatar

Natalie, hi! I started reading Demon based on your recco and I am in love with this book, thank you! I don't read fiction all that often but Barbara Kingsolver is incredible - I would swear he is writing it! I'm only 200 pages in but so in awe of her writing, and her ability to fully put herself in this boy's experience, she is a shapeshifter!

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Natalie Serber's avatar

The best when a book you recommend lands!! I’m so glad. Thank you for reading my newsletter! 😘N

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anne richardson's avatar

yes, Demon Copperhead was a difficult read...and i couldn't put it down. i really appreciated hearing the recording of the Literary Arts event you attended...the conversation between Barbara Kingsolver and Jess Walter. her love for Demon and all the characters in the novel...and most importantly, Appalachia. (podcast: The Archive Project, Dec 3rd.) a reminder that we can love difficult people, real or fictional.

safe travels home!

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Natalie Serber's avatar

I wholeheartedly agree! xN

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Nina Graue's avatar

Oh, Demon Copperhead, how I love you so...

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Natalie Serber's avatar

Me too. Such a beautiful story. And to know that Kingsolver took some of the proceeds to open a teen rehab center in Lee County! Warms my heart so much. Thanks for reading my newsletter. xN

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A Desire Path's avatar

I just finished Birnam Wood,by Eleanor Catton. Excellent story. I’d love to read Vergese’s book with a group!

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Natalie Serber's avatar

I'll put it on my list! Thanks. And, I'll put you on the list for a January read of Vergese. Yay!

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Natalie Serber's avatar

I will put you on the list. And yes, you are the rational one and your person is lucky to have you.

Thanks for reading! xN

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