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BOOK REVIEWS: "Pogrom: A Novel of Armenian History," Wins Second
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Armenian Reporter, The
07-02-1994
BOOK REVIEWS: "Pogrom: A Novel of Armenian History," Wins Second Place in. the Chicago Women in Publishing Awards Competition
Pogrom: A Novel of Armenian History by Aleksandr Shaginyan, published by Edition Q, has been awarded second place in the Adult Trade Books category in the Chicago Women in publishing Awards Competition. Edition Q managing editor Patricia Weikersheimer accepted the award on behalf of Edition Q at an award...
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