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My Favorite Book: Picks from 11 Top Authors

We're inspired by the works of these wonderful award-winning writers, so we asked them to share the books—adult and children's—that most inspired them. Their choices are revealing, heart warming and often surprising. Read on!
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"One of my favorite books is I Capture the Castle, by Dodie Smith. I really related to the thoughtful narrator in this classic coming-of-age tale as she struggled with her first love, a difficult family and her writing dreams. I would recommend it to both young readers and adults; it's a beautiful book."

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