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Name: Housekeeping vs. the dirt
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Author: Nick Hornby

📘 Housekeeping vs. the dirt by Nick Hornby

A follow-up to The Polysyllabic Spree, this book features a collection of essays that surveys the author's bookshelves and his wide range of books he purchases and reads within his busy lifestyle. It serves as a literary barometer for today's readers, offering insights into the author's reading habits and the books he considers essential for modern literature.

First publish date: 2006

Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction

Authors: Nick Hornby

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