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The book club bible by lionel shriver is available in these. I picked up this book last year on a chuck out table in a local book store. Feb 08, 2011 the book club bible with a foreward by lionel shriver, 7 of 52 february 8, 2011 january 29, 2012 carolyndonaghey i picked up this book last year on a chuck out table in a local book store. Big brother by lionel shriver goodreads share book. How to choose a book for bible book club bible society. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It offers suggestions on books that complement each other with interlinking themes.
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