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'Crying Laughing' Will Have You Doing Both

Lance Rubin's new novel follows an aspiring young comedian as she navigates the rough waters of romance, improv and her father's failing health, with plenty of laughs to light the darker moments.
Source: Knopf Books for Young Readers

I know we're not supposed to judge books by their covers, but I had a few reservations about reviewing a book called , just based on the title. By and large, I am not a fan of stories that make me cry. I don't mind getting teary by the last chapter because I've fallen in love with

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