Barbara Kingsolver: 'The idea that a book can be banned is terrifying'
Author Barbara Kingsolver, 68, on banning books, Congolese food and the genius of Doris Lessing
Source: telegraph.co.uk
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Author Barbara Kingsolver, 68, on banning books, Congolese food and the genius of Doris Lessing
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