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Defector Reads A Book
You’d Better Believe We Read ‘The Talented Mr. Ripley’
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
,
Barry Petchesky
, and
Giri Nathan
September 2, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
‘The Glassy, Burning Floor Of Hell’ Is A Horror Collection That Will Validate Your Misery
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Nicholas Russell
August 17, 2021
New Defector Merch For Your Baby
Finally, Defector merch for the baby who loves food. Designed by illustrator extraordinaire Hawk Krall, our new Chefector baby onesie is the perfect outfit for those little fans of various mush. And for the food-motivated adult, it's available on a regular T-shirt, too.
Defector Reads A Book
Defector Reads A Book Has Its Pick For August
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 6, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
Open The Door! We’re Here To Talk About ‘The Big Sleep’
149
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Barry Petchesky
,
Giri Nathan
, and
Maitreyi Anantharaman
August 5, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
Say, Would You Like To Know What July’s Defector Reads A Book Selection Is?
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
July 2, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
This Blog May Or May Not Be A Place To Talk About Franz Kafka’s ‘The Castle’
47
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Giri Nathan
,
Maitreyi Anantharaman
, and
Kelsey McKinney
July 1, 2021
Interviews
A BOMBSHELL Interview With HOTSHOT Debut Novelist Kelsey McKinney
93
Comments
Maitreyi Anantharaman
June 22, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
Announcing The June Defector Reads A Book Selection
60
Comments
Giri Nathan
June 4, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
We’re Rested And Ready To Talk About ‘The Yellow Wallpaper’
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Comments
Kelsey McKinney
,
Giri Nathan
,
Kalyn Kahler
, and
Maitreyi Anantharaman
June 3, 2021
NHL
‘The Hockey Sweater’ Is All You Need To Know About Leafs-Habs
147
Comments
Maitreyi Anantharaman
May 20, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
Announcing The May Defector Reads A Book Selection
41
Comments
Maitreyi Anantharaman
May 7, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
Here It Is, You Hicks: A Rave Review Of ‘All The King’s Men’
61
Comments
Giri Nathan
,
Kelsey McKinney
, and
Maitreyi Anantharaman
May 5, 2021
Senators Week
In ‘A Sense Of Where You Are,’ Bill Bradley Was A Bucket
59
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Giri Nathan
May 5, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
Defector Reads A Book Has Nailed Its Pick For April
45
Comments
Giri Nathan
April 5, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
We’re Standing Right Here With You, Ready To Discuss ‘Fences’
67
Comments
Maitreyi Anantharaman
,
Giri Nathan
, and
Kelsey McKinney
April 1, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
My Year With Jack Reacher
248
Comments
Brandy Jensen
March 29, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
Defector Reads A Book Has Its Pick For March
45
Comments
Giri Nathan
March 5, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
So We Blog On, About ‘The Great Gatsby’
290
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Giri Nathan
,
Kelsey McKinney
,
Maitreyi Anantharaman
, and
Tom Ley
March 4, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
I Love The Sports Chapter Of The Aeneid
166
Comments
Maitreyi Anantharaman
February 23, 2021
Life Lessons
Lost And Found In The Batting Cage
177
Comments
Lauren Theisen
February 11, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
Announcing The February Defector Reads A Book Selection
151
Comments
Maitreyi Anantharaman
February 5, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
What A Lark! What A Plunge! To Read ‘Mrs. Dalloway’
57
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Kelsey McKinney
,
Giri Nathan
, and
Maitreyi Anantharaman
February 4, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
Defector Reads A Book Is Back For January
51
Comments
Kelsey McKinney
January 6, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
The ‘Autobiography Of Red’ Left Us Considering Volcanoes Very Strongly
71
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
,
Giri Nathan
, and
Kelsey McKinney
January 5, 2021
Defector Reads A Book
Defector Reads A Book Is Back For December
67
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Maitreyi Anantharaman
December 1, 2020
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