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Most of what I’m reading is related to the subject of the FLQ, for my next book. If people would like to read about that, there’s The Making of the October Crisis: Canada’s Long Nightmare of Terrorism at the Hands of the FLQ by D’Arcy Jenish. It’s fairly comprehensive — it covers everything from the beginning right through to the October Crisis. Otherwise, on my night table the new graphic novel by Daniel Clowes called Monica, but I’ve barely had a chance to crack it open; I’ve not had the time yet. But I’m definitely hoping to have the time to read it in the next few weeks or so.

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