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Rayna Alsberg's avatar

No, not going to read, or at least, no plans at present, and I DID watch 3 seasons of The Crown, and used to think myself quite the royal gossip fan, being such an anglophile, but apparently my anglophilia is moving in other directions these days. But I can relate to the feeling. I didn't read Kite Runner, DaVinci Code or Angela's Ashes (not that I'm comparing these books to Spare or to each other on their literary merits, just widespread popularity) until LONG after the fuss died down. Just saying. Also, is anyone talking about how "spare" may have a slang meaning of "crazy"? PS Just finished Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. LOVED. Thank you, because without your column/blog I wouldn't have known about it. Currently reading Why Fish Don't Exist by Lulu Miller, because I know you want to know. 😎

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Dianne Michels's avatar

I could not agree with you more about the book of the moment! I am so not interested in the soap opera that Harry and Meghan seem to be obsessed with sharing with the world for their own financial gains! If they were truly sincere about creating positive changes to bring the royal family closer together and improve the conditions under which they live re the media, etc., they could have taken a much different path for doing so. Actually, I was surprised Oprah has been such a willing participant in this entire saga! I actually thought she had higher standards for making a positive difference in the world! Always appreciate and respect your insights and perspective, Mr. Warner, even when I don't agree with them, which is rare. Thank you for the difference you make for us readers!

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