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I haven't read any Lorrie Moore books yet but want to start somewhere. Which one do you recommend?
Barry Martin Vass I'd recommend her short story collections first: Birds of America and Bark. Lorrie Moore is such a wry, idiosyncratic writer that she is arguably at h…moreI'd recommend her short story collections first: Birds of America and Bark. Lorrie Moore is such a wry, idiosyncratic writer that she is arguably at her best when using a short format. And she will definitely make you question the decisions her characters make, as well as their motivations. (less)
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A Gate at the Stairs
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