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"The Circus in Winter" is a collection of short stories that showcase Cathy Day’s fictional world, where circus performers and everyday life intersect. Published in 2004, the book earned critical recognition, being a runner‑up for the inaugural Story Prize and a finalist for both the GLCA New Writers Award and the Great Lakes Book Award.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Cathy Day
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