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Everything the Light Touches

by Janice Pariat

In Janice Pariat's captivating novel, "Everything the Light Touches," a diverse cast of travelers takes center stage. Meet Shai, a young Indian woman who embarks on a transformative journey to India's northeast, where en…

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