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Ben Dolnick's avatar

I think Birds of America is Moore's best, although it's hard to go too far wrong. Agree re short stories and summer -- though I'm not obeying that wisdom in the least, currently reading (and enjoying!) Abraham Verghese's new doorstop on a beach vacation.

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Ben Dolnick's avatar

I know! It's brutal. And yet a very enjoyable (at least in the artistic sense) story

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Susan Tarrence's avatar

Ooops. Sorry about the Lorrie Moore Anne Lamott confusion. But thanks for reminding me about Aimee Bender.

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Mary O’Reilly's avatar

Oooh, I must get this book. And also some Lorrie Moore (any recommendations?). Short stories are perfect hammock fuel for the summertime.

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hw's avatar

Well, that was one of the most horrifying sentences I've ever read...

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