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Books: 'Public Enemies', an exchange of letters between Michel Houellebecq and Bernard-Henri Lévy. Neither of these writers is known for being publicity shy, so you have to read it knowing that their letter writing is intended for a slightly wider audience than they pretend. Also 'Bird Brain' by Guy Kennaway, a pro-pheasant hunting book written from the perspective of a pheasant. A very funny account of avian genocide.
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