Klara and the Sun, Part One

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Klara and the Sun, Part One

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Jul 11, 2022

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Joy announces the book for her summer reading club (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro), and discusses the first chapter. Get full access to Joy Clarkson at joyclarkson.substack.com/subscribe

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Jul 11, 2022

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Klara and the Sun, Part One

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