The Great American Read
James Patterson Discusses One Hundred Years of Solitude
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James Patterson discusses his favorite novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude.
James Patterson discusses his favorite novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude.
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The Great American Read
James Patterson Discusses One Hundred Years of Solitude
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James Patterson discusses his favorite novel, One Hundred Years of Solitude.
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