Sue Monk Kidd's 10 favorite books

Sue Monk Kidd, author of "The Secret Life of Bees," shares her favorite reads. 

9. ‘Thirteen Stories,’ by Eudora Welty

This collection of Eudora Welty’s short stories showcases the author's sense of humor, her adept portrayal of human relationships, and her ability to recreate the American South of her birth. 

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