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  When does a collection of short stories become a novel? Does it matter?

  0 0 The Imperfectionsts by Tom Rachman has a structure that is also akin to a series of short stories, but Rachman has each story with a single main character who interacts with others who have their own chapter. Similarly, Prague by Arthur Phillips fits in the same mold. There's a fine line between linked short stories and a novel. It's so fine it may not exist. Algernon answered in Book Club- A Visit from the Goon Squad 12 months ago Answer, comment & read 5 more answers »

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  Anybody know where to find a good NYC-style deli?

  1 0 Tat's is not a deli. It's a sub shop, very close to same from south Jersey (hoagie shop in Philadelphia). Market House makes great corned beef, less than adequate pastrami and they use really lousy packaged rye bread. Best thing at Market House is buy the beef raw and cook it according to their directions. R.I.P. Seattle delis: Brenner Brother's (23rd and Cherry Streets then Bellevue, now just a bakery; fair rye, very good challah); Yiddish Connection in Occidental Square (not bad); Cohen's at 3rd and Cherry (terrible; microwaved Reuben!);A.J. on Madison just west of Broadway (best Reuben ever in Seattle). Algernon answered in Eating Out about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 15 more answers »

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  Where is a good place to buy a handmade dog sweater?

  0 0 Western State Hospital, where all humans who put clothes on dogs belong. Lots of time to knit. Algernon answered in Pets over 2 years ago Answer, comment & read 4 more answers »

• Follow Following 1 Norm: What should drug laws say? Algernon asked in 420: The Straight Dope About Pot over 2 years ago

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  Where is the best place to get a mattress in Seattle?

  0 0 Everrest on Elliot Ave. W and in Marysville just off of I-5. Locally manufactured, good prices, various choices, last for years. Algernon answered in House & Home over 2 years ago Answer, comment & read 3 more answers »

• Follow Following 1 What's William Arnold, former film reviewer for P.I., doing? Algernon asked in Entertainment & Film over 2 years ago 1 Answer by Mark W Simmons…

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  Where can I get a cake/cookies/cupcakes with a photo on it?

  0 1 I don't know, but my brother will sculpt your head in chopped liver. Algernon answered in Food & Drink over 2 years ago Answer, comment & read 7 more answers »

• Follow Following 1 How does Mudede pronounce Mudede? Algernon asked in Whatever over 2 years ago 2 Answers by elenchos , Breklor…

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  What happens if you ignore parking tickets?

  1 0 The cost will go up, up, up. The court to which the ticket was referred will dun you and ultimately submit it to a collection agency which will further cause the cost to rise. The court will likely submit it to DOL which will put a hold on your registration so the next time you need to register your car, you won't be able to until you pay it off or work out a schedule with the court or the collection agency. If it's not your car, then the person you borrowed it from will beat you up. Your license will not be suspended; that's for ignored moving violations. Courts will work with you. You can even get community service hours in lieu of a fine. Ignoring is ignorant. Algernon answered in Finance/Insure/Legal over 2 years ago Answer, comment & read 22 more answers »

• Follow Following 1 What's the chip place on Capitol Hill that the Slog bragged about? Algernon asked in Food & Drink over 2 years ago 1 Answer by Jon…

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