The horse-stealers and other stories vs Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick — Which Should You Read First?

Both The horse-stealers and other stories and Hitting a Straight Lick with a Crooked Stick are beloved by readers. Here is what RateYourReads readers say about both, plus similar books you might enjoy.

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