<p>This deep dive is SO deep that Kimberly needs a whole lecture just to discuss "Franny." The first 40 pages of FRANNY AND ZOOEY is not only amazing, but the perfect way to look at what makes all of Salinger's prose so unmistakably SALINGER. (A second Salinger lecture will tackle "A Perfect Day for Bananafish," then we'll dive all the way in to the hugely popular FRANNY AND ZOOEY.)</p>

This deep dive is SO deep that Kimberly needs a whole lecture just to discuss "Franny." The first 40 pages of FRANNY AND ZOOEY is not only amazing, but the perfect way to look at what makes all of Salinger's prose so unmistakably SALINGER. (A second Salinger lecture will tackle "A Perfect Day for Bananafish," then we'll dive all the way in to the hugely popular FRANNY AND ZOOEY.)

Lecture 64a: J. D. Salinger's FRANNY AND ZOOEY (but really just "Franny") >> Even if you haven't read this GEM of a book, tune in to see what makes Salinger's prose SO GOOD.

If you love to read, The Foxed Page is for you. With these deep dives into the best books, you’ll gain a richer understanding of the title at hand, all while learning to read everything better.
Choose from long-form lectures, quick recommendations, talks on old favorites and plenty of episodes from the archives.
Listen to The Foxed Page--with Kimberly Ford, best-selling author, former adjunct professor and Ph.D.

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If you love to read, The Foxed Page is for you. With these deep dives into the best books, you’ll gain a richer understanding of the title at hand, all while learning to read everything better. Choose from long-form lectures, quick recommendations, talks on old favorites and plenty of episodes from the archives. Listen to The Foxed Page--with Kimberly Ford, best-selling author, former adjunct professor and Ph.D.

If you love to read, The Foxed Page is for you. With these deep dives&nbsp;into the best books, you’ll gain a richer understanding of the title at hand,&nbsp;all while learning to read everything better.
Choose from long-form lectures, quick recommendations, talks on old favorites and plenty of episodes from the archives.
Listen to The Foxed Page--with Kimberly Ford,&nbsp;best-selling author, former adjunct professor and Ph.D.

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Lecture 64a: J. D. Salinger's FRANNY AND ZOOEY (but really just "Franny") >> Even if you haven't read this GEM of a book, tune in to see what makes Salinger's prose SO GOOD.

Lecture 64a: J. D. Salinger's FRANNY AND ZOOEY (but really just "Franny") >> Even if you haven't read this GEM of a book, tune in to see what makes Salinger's prose SO GOOD.

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