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  • The Remains of the DayKazuo Ishigurosample listing
    The Remains of the DayKazuo Ishiguro, 1993Paperback · GoodGood$5.50
  • The Stone DiariesCarol Shieldssample listing
    The Stone DiariesCarol Shields, 1993Hardcover · FineFirst edition$14.50
  • Lives of Girls and WomenAlice Munrosample listing
    Lives of Girls and WomenAlice Munro, 1982Mass-market paperback · FairFair$3.50
  • The Edible WomanMargaret Atwoodsample listing
    The Edible WomanMargaret Atwood, 1969Hardcover · Very GoodFirst edition$65.00
  • The English PatientMichael Ondaatjesample listing
    The English PatientMichael Ondaatje, 1993Paperback · GoodGood$4.50

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