Books like Inside Madeleine by Paula Bomer
Inside Madeleine is a single-author collection of literary short fiction that addresses the challenges of growing up, body image, peer pressure, and the complexities of adult relationships through distinct, candid narratives.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Paula Bomer
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