First, Body: Named one of the best young American novelists by Granta magazine, an award-winning writer presents a collection of dark, lyrical stories featuring working-class youths in pursuit of fleeting pleasures. Buy it: https://a.co/d/fz16jqb
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The Writing Expedition Omnibus Podcast Ep. 7: "First, Body" by Melanie Rae Thon
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The Writing Expedition Omnibus Podcast Ep. 7: "First, Body" by Melanie Rae Thon
A reading of the title story from her fantastic 1997 collection.
Aug 11, 2024
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The Writing Expedition Omnibus Podcast Ep. 7: "First, Body" by Melanie Rae Thon