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Inside: "When Franny Stands Up," Eden Robins' debut novel; and more!

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Hey #DC! There's a *very special* invite-only book party for "Chokepoint Capitalism" on Nov 17 and while it's not a public event, there's a limited number of spaces I can distribute on a first come/first serve basis. If you'd like to come, email [e-mail]! 2/

"When Franny Stands Up," Eden Robins' debut novel: Supernaturual comediennes of WWII.

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My latest book is Chokepoint Capitalism (with @rgibli), nonfiction about monopoly and fairness in creative labor markets.

chokepointcapitalism.com

Signed copies available from @BookSoup:

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My latest novel is Attack Surface, a sequel to my bestselling Little Brother books, now in paperback, wherever books are sold.

Signed copies at @darkdel:

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My ebooks and audiobooks (from @torbooks, @HoZ_Books, @mcsweeneys, @beaconPressBks et al) are for sale all over the net, but I sell 'em too, and when you buy 'em from me, I earn twice as much and you get books with no DRM and no license "agreements."

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Upcoming appearances:

* #RadicalBookFair/@Lighthousebks (Edinburgh), 11/10
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* Chokepoint Capitalism at @WaterstonesOxf, Nov 12:
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* @AaronSwartzDay and International Hackathon, Nov 13:
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Upcoming appearances (cont'd):

* Arthur C Clarke Award (DC), 11/16
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* Big Ideas Live (London), 11/19
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