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Episode 36: Montana 1948 Discussion, family secrets, coming of age stories, and the passive aggressive Midwest
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Episode 36: Montana 1948 Discussion, family secrets, coming of age stories, and the passive aggressive Midwest

On Episode 164 of What Should I Read Next, Anne Bogel recommended Montana 1948 by Larry Watson as a buddy read for us. Its strong sense of place, small town drama, and sparse but powerful prose appealed to both of our tastes. The story is about a 12 year old boy and his family and how the summer of 1948 changes, and unravels, them all. Listeners should …

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The Eclectic Reader
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Book reviews, reading life reflections, and recommendations from an eclectic mood reader and former English teacher.