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Literary Fiction · WarmThree generations of a Baltimore family and their house
A Spool of Blue Thread
by Anne Tyler
See it on Amazon2015Moderate readSlow pace
What it is about
The Whitshanks of Baltimore gather at the porch of their beloved house, and the story moves back to learn how they came to have it. Tyler’s 2015 novel is a gentle family saga.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy literary fiction that puts character and language first, with a warm mood and an unhurried pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Family · Baltimore · Generations
About the author
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