In episode five of Literary Canon Ball we discuss Valeria Luiselli's Sidewalks. Originally published in Mexico in 2010 before being translated into English in 2013, Sidewalks is a collection of essays that explores the places, both real and imagined, that shape our lives. Join us as we discuss place, the role of the writer and the beauty of language. Plus we have a whole swag of brilliant recommendations just for you!

Episode 5: Sidewalks by Valeria Luiselli

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Episode 5: Sidewalks by Valeria Luiselli

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