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I was originally drawn to it because of the front cover and then after reading the description i. Laura lee smiths short fiction was selected by guest editor amy hempel for inclusion in new stories from the south 2010. Her short fiction has been anthologized in best american short stories. Launch event for laura lee smiths book the ice house st. A spirited cast makes up the foundation of smiths delicately spun story of family, loyalty, and the. Lee smith born november 1, 1944 is an american fiction author who typically incorporates much of her background from the southeastern united states in her works. Laura lee smith has all the tools, and heart of palm is a very impressive first novel. Named one of bbc cultures ten books to read in december. The two youths meet the yankee contractor at the ice house and begin the task of separating the tangle of bones. Beth ann fennelly, novelist, essayist, and poet laureate of mississippi laura lee smith continues to impress with her second novel, the ice house. Laura lee smith is the author of the novel heart of palm.
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First, there is an accident in the ice factory where he is the coo, and then comes the osha investigation. From a writer whos been praised for her intelligence, heart, wit richard russo, pulitzer prize. Beth ann fennelly, novelist, essayist, and poet laureate of mississippi. Augustine writer laura lee smiths second novel, the ice house, will be released by grove press on december 5. Laura lee smith is a writer whos been praised for her intelligence, heart, and wit richard russo. Her new novel the ice house follows the beleaguered. Author laura lee smith comes with new book alachua. Eight life lessons from an unlikely entrepreneur offers a powerful and compelling story that captures the essence of an.
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