David Means Reads “Two Nurses, Smoking”

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David Means Reads “Two Nurses, Smoking”

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May 26, 2020

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David Means reads his short story from the June 1, 2020, issue of the magazine. Means is the author of the novel “Hystopia” and five story collections, including “The Spot” and “Instructions for a Funeral,” which was published last year.

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May 26, 2020

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David Means Reads “Two Nurses, Smoking”

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