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Men Under Water by Ralph Lombreglia
Here is a writer whose name I always look for, and who sadly doesn’t write enough to fill satiate my desire for more of his funny, smart, engaging prose. I am sure this book is long out of print, as may be his newer collection, Make Me Work, but Ralph Lombreglia’s work is worth the hunt. He’s fabulous, gifted, and he gives his all on every page. A remarkable writer and one I admire hugely.

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