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Science Fiction, Fantasy, Contemporary

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Emily St. John Mandel
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zachary is a former high school theatre teacher from portland, oregon
now soaking up inspiration in southern italy.

their work ranges across poetry, short-form storytelling, and play scripts,
usually with science fiction and dystopian flavors.

current favorite books:
- Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
- The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell ...more

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Average rating: 4.67 · 6 ratings · 3 reviews · 5 distinct works

	The Crow Sits Alone In Winter Time it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2015	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Last Devil to Die (Thursday Murder Club, #4)

by Richard Osman

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