publication date: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 (part of Round XXXIX)

category: Literature

clue: This Liverpudlian almost enjoys reading poetry more than writing it.

explanation: Reading was a poet born in Liverpool. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, and Joanna Woods

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