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Later this month, I'll be starting another ten-week book group in which we'll be reading through three Madeleine L'Engle novels along with Walking on Water. I've featured two of them in my "Book Therapy" box on the left, one of which is there now. Like any normal Madeleine L'Engle reader, we'll begin with A Wrinkle in Time. If you haven't read it since you were a kid, now's your chance. Read along with us and tell me what you think.

I have very few expectations for the group, which is probably a good thing. (Few is not the same thing as low, by way of clarification.) Half the attendees have been with us before, and the other half are brand new. We'll see how it goes. 

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  1. Anonymous11 February, 2013 09:01


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    As such, I was wondering if someone could answer some of the questions I have? These questions are part of a research project for journalism, but would tremendously helpful on a personal level, as I want to get into this field. My email is caitlinkmcbride@gmail.com and I would appreciate any feedback.
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