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July mailbag

This month: Why does Emily love Little, Big? Also, what are her favorite books of the 21st century so far? Also: More Aaron Sorkin stuff.
The dust jacket for the 25th anniversary edition of Little, Big, complete with art by Peter MIlton.
Little, Big remains one of my favorite novels. (Credit: Deep Vellum)

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