When it comes to memoir, we want to catch the author in a lie. When we read fiction, we want to catch the author telling the truth. (Tayari Jones)

When it comes to memoir, we want to catch the author in a lie. When we read fiction, we want to catch the author telling the truth.

Tayari Jones

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