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Hay abounds with a cast of small town eccentrics, including a selfappointed king of hay who runs a central bookstore overrun with trash and treasures. Paul collins born january 12, 1969 is an american writer, editor and chair of english at portland state university, in portland, oregon. His nine books have been translated into eleven languages, and include sixpence house. Its been 14 years since sixpence none the richer released the single kiss me. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app.
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