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The Fantastic (Free) Nonfiction of Great Novelists
The Fantastic (Free) Nonfiction of Great Novelists
By B. David Zarley
August 20, 2014

Joyce Carol Oates, David Foster Wallace, Zadie Smith — you’ve read their books, now check out their essays, articles and criticism available free online.

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Orange is the New Black: A Supplementary Reading List
Orange is the New Black: A Supplementary Reading List
By Michelle King
August 19, 2014

Writing by the real Piper, Larry, Alex and more.

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Chekhov of the Suburbs: 5 Great John Cheever Works You Can Read Online for Free
Chekhov of the Suburbs: 5 Great John Cheever Works You Can Read Online for Free
By Freddie Moore
May 27, 2014

In celebration of what would be John Cheever’s 102nd birthday, we’re sharing five free reads that flaunt what he was known for: the short story.

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