
Nothing Good Can Come from This
Kristi Coulter
Sharp, funny essays about drinking, quitting, and being a high-achieving woman in a world that hands you wine for everything. Coulter is very good company.
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★ 5Whistler
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Ann Patchett is one of my favorite authors for a reason; I couldn't put this down.