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Thanks Maureen and couldn't agree more. Reading more translated fiction has really changed my writing, but more importantly, had taught me so much about the world in the process (which right now couldn't be more important). The beauty of books, eh!
Excellent, Ben. I appreciate how articulate and informative you are about your book, which I've noted on my to-buy list, and new project.
I agree with you about reading books by authors from other parts of the world. I have been reading novels and nonfiction by Middle Eastern writers.
Thanks Maureen and couldn't agree more. Reading more translated fiction has really changed my writing, but more importantly, had taught me so much about the world in the process (which right now couldn't be more important). The beauty of books, eh!
Thanks,
Hiram Larew
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