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Chosen as a Guardian Book of 2014
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1 author picked Acts and Omissions as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Catherine Fox is intimately familiar with the nuances of the Church of England. She writes about them with wit and affection, and she’s dependably funny in this tale of a married bishop who doesn’t want to look too closely at why he’s quite so patient with his disaster of a chauffeur. The Lindchester series is ongoing, and I’m one of many followers who read along to share the joys and sorrows of the diverse, expanding, and delightful cast of characters. This is the place to start, though.
From Kathleen's list on The best books that show that it’s possible to be both queer and Christian.
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