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Books That Shaped a Life: From Childhood to Now

3/14/2026

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  • The author notes books from childhood to adulthood shaped their growth and writing.
  • They cherish memories of reading with family, Sabriel series and The Bone People.
  • Recent reads Recognising the Stranger and Women Talking deepen their understanding of issues.
  • They admire A Room With a View and Yoko Ogawa's writings.
  • They read One Aladdin Two Lamps and listen to The Poisoned King, with The Shipping News as comfort read.