The Candy House

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Pulitzer Prize winner Jennifer Egan returns with a visionary tale that explores the consequences of a world where human memory is digitized and shared. Set in a near-future reality, tech mogul Bix Bouton creates a machine called Own Your Unconscious, allowing users to externalize their pasts and access the collective memories of others. This sweeping narrative follows a diverse cast of characters…

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