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My Year of Rest and Relaxation Books · 2010s

It's early 2000 on New York City's Upper East Side, and the alienation of Moshfegh's unnamed young protagonist from others is nearly complete when she initiates her yearlong siesta, during which time she experiences limited personal interactions. Her parents have died; her relationships with her bulimic best friend...

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I Died Laughing Music · 2020s

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Died Laughing Music · 1990s

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Died Laughing (Pure) Music · 2000s

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Rag Mama Rag Music · 2010s

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