Anna Quindlen's novels include RISE AND SHINE, BLESSINGS, BLACK AND BLUE, ONE TRUE THING and OBJECT LESSONS, and her nonfiction books include A SHORT GUIDE TO A HAPPY LIFE, GOOD DOG, STAY, BEING PERFECT, LOUD & CLEAR, LIVING OUT LOUD, THINKING OUT LOUD and HOW READING CHANGED MY LIFE. She has also written the children's books THE TREE THAT CAME TO STAY and HAPPILY EVER AFTER. She lives with her husband and children in New York City. Here, she talks about the experience of reading her own work outloud. Vote in Our Poll
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City of Night Birds by Juhea Kim
Homeseeking by Karissa Chen
The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight
A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Eckhart Tolle
Private Rites by Julia Armfield
Rental House by Weike Wang
The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis
The Three Lives of Cate Kay by Kate Fagan
What Happened to the McCrays? by Tracey Lange
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