The 21 Best Lines of 2013

Monday: Slate staffers pick their favorite books of 2013. Tuesday: The overlooked books of 2013. Wednesday: The best lines of 2013, and the best poetry of 2013. Thursday: Dan Kois’ 15 favorite books. Friday: The Slate Book Review Top 10.   The past, hey no shit, it’s an open invitation to wine abuse. -Thomas Pynchon, Bleeding Edge Continue reading at 'Slate'

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