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Donald Barthelme's Reading List

A reading list Donald Barthelme composed for his students. "In no apparent order, just read them."

@jpwicksThe changeling

ListMar 12, 2025

small towns full of freaks

i love books about rural places full of freaks. here are some of them! Some of the towns are smaller, or bigger. Some of the people are less, or more weird. would love recommendations that fit this theme :))))

@djscrewyouThe quick and the dead

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small towns full of freaks