Dimestore: A Writer's Life
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| publisher = Algonquin Books
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Dimestore: A Writer's Life is a memoir by Lee Smith about her childhood in Grundy, Virginia. It was the first book written by Smith that was not fiction.{{cite web|url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-61620-502-7|title=Dimestore: A Writer's Life|work=Publishers Weekly|date=2016-02-01|accessdate=2021-02-05}}
Reception
Terri Schlichenmeyer of The Pantagraph wrote that it is "a pretty darn good book" and has appeal to multiple audiences.{{cite web|last=Schlichenmeyer|first=Terri|url=https://www.pantagraph.com/entertainment/books/book-review-dimestore-a-writer-s-life/article_79457977-92af-5568-8bec-c147c1eb64b8.html|title=Book review: 'Dimestore: A Writer's Life' |newspaper=Pantagraph|date=2016-03-30|accessdate=2021-02-05}}
Publishers Weekly wrote that Smith had "candid observations".
Kirkus Reviews stated it is "A warm, poignant memoir from a reliably smooth voice."{{cite web|url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/lee-smith/dimestore/|title=DIMESTORE A WRITER'S LIFE|work=Kirkus Reviews|date=2015-11-29|accessdate=2021-02-05}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.leesmith.com/dimestore/ Dimestore] - Lee Smith official website
Category:2015 non-fiction books
Category:Buchanan County, Virginia
Category:Algonquin Books books
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