Aunt Jo's scrap-bag vs Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children — Which Should You Read First?

Both Aunt Jo's scrap-bag and Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children are beloved by readers. Here is what RateYourReads readers say about both, plus similar books you might enjoy.

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