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In New York Prisons, a Crackdown… on Books

Cruel and Unusual

I read 1,046 books in my decade behind bars, one of the last cultures where libraries are still cherished. Now, a nasty new policy will ensure that inmates read less.

Daniel Genis

Published Jan. 9 2018 9:55PM EST

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Daniel Genis

Daniel Genis

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