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― The Handmaid’s Tale
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― Rebecca
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― My Cousin Rachel
― My Cousin Rachel
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― Housekeeping
Persephone Books
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Persephone Books specializes in rediscovering 20th century novels, neglected women writers, twentieth century women writers and out of print books. Th ...more
Elizabeth Taylor Reading Project
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Join me reading the twelve novels written by English novelist Elizabeth Taylor, in Publication order. We will read one book each month over twelve mo ...more
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Hello, I will be hosting readalongs occasionally and would love for you to join in and discuss with me. Please invite your friends too and join in th ...more
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