The short version
Wendell Berry's novel about a small-town barber and the Port William community.
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Jayber Crow
Wendell Berry's novel about a small-town barber and the Port William community.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-03
Last seen:2026-09-03
Times seen:1
Website:counterpointpress.com
Why it caught our attention
A reader called it an all-time favorite that rekindled their interest in fiction.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-03
“Do yourself a favor and read Jayber Crow -- One of my all time favorite books and really the book that got me back into fiction after a long time away”
pwillia7 · recommendation · first hand use
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Wendell Berry has died