Sarah Skwire is a senior fellow at Liberty Fund Inc., where her work focuses on the intersection of literature and economics.
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Don't judge A Court of Thorns and Roses by its covers.
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Blood, sweat, and tears in Naomi Novik's Scholomance novels.
In Greta Gerwig's new adaptation, Amy finally gets some credit but Jo's hustle gets short shrift.
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