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Late Show Book Club with "This Is Not About Us" Author Allegra Goodman
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/30Ever wondered about a writer's routine or how authors tackle big themes like grief and humor? Dive into this fascinating interview with Allegra Goodman, author of "This Is Not About Us," where she shares insights into her writing process and the nuances of family drama. You'll pick up on simple sentence structures and gain cultural depth, all while enjoying a lively conversation!
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perspective
US /pɚˈspɛktɪv/
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UK /pə'spektɪv/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- Ability to understand what is important in life
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US /sɔrt/
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UK /sɔ:t/
- Transitive Verb
- To organize things by putting them into groups
- To deal with things in an organized way
- Noun
- Group or class of similar things or people
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US /stɪk/
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UK /stɪk/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- To join together using glue or paste
- Countable Noun
- Long thin piece of wood from a tree
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US /dɪˈvɛləp/
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UK /dɪ'veləp/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To explain something in steps and in detail
- To create or think of something
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