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My Favorite Books of 2023

I read 63 books so far in 2023. Here are my favorites.

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Eryn Sunnolia
Dec 20, 2023
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Hi all, happy holidays! Below I’m sharing my favorite books I read this year — and I’d love to hear your favorites in the comments.

But first, wanted to give a quick shout-out to

The Rebis
! My copy arrived last week and it’s just gorgeous. It’s always exciting to see my work published but it’s especially exciting when it’s this thoughtful, beautiful magazine. Get a copy if you’d like to read my essay, We Get Free With Our Slick Thighs!

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