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  • Join us for our third issue! We are pleased to offer:
    Sherman Alexie and the poodle, Pierre (naturally)
    Tom Bissell's tale that you can't shake off -- try as you might
    Ron Carlson and the package wrapped in brown paper
    Steve Yarbrough, his dad, and BB King
    Mary Yukari Waters and the baby that was given away
    Beth Ann Fennelly, Tom Franklin and a crew of looters and squatters
    Matthew Dickman, Dunya Mikhail, and oh, we could just go on and on!
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BissellA most excellent publication for ladies and gentlemen fond of readingEvery Issue Packed with Reading Delight. Satisfaction Guaranteed. And May We Just Say, Good Tidings to You, Friend.  SUBSCRIBEInaugural Issue - Fall 2008