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T. Coraghessan Boyle Reads “The Pool”

The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker

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Nostalgia of Summer Nights and Unlikely Pets

This chapter reflects on summer nights by the pool, intertwining leisure with unexpected responsibilities. Through the tale of a baby possum as a temporary pet, it explores themes of family, care, and the bittersweet nature of growing up.

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