Elizabeth Strout Reads William Trevor

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Elizabeth Strout Reads William Trevor

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Elizabeth Strout joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Bravado,” by William Trevor, which appeared in a 2007 issue of the magazine. Strout’s most recent book, “Olive Again,” an Oprah’s book-club pick, was published in 2019.

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