To Kill a Mockingbird: Chapters 1-8

To Kill a Mockingbird: Chapters 1-8

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The Great Winnowing of 2026 (for 2027)

Join in for annual tradition as we winnow down a long list of nominees and choose what books to discuss on the show in 2027! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe 

The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn: To the End

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