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Shelley Read's Debut Novel 'Go as a River' Becomes a Global Sensation

The novel, set in mid-20th-century Colorado, reached over 1 million sales worldwide and is being adapted into a film directed by Eliza Hittman, producers said.

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NEW YORK — From her house up high in Colorado's Elk Mountains, author Shelley Read can only look out in amazement at the worldwide success of her debut novel, "Go as a River."

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Shelley Read's debut novel 'Go as a River' becomes a global sensation

Author Shelley Read is amazed by the global success of her debut novel, “Go as a River.” Before its U.S. release, the book secured over 30 translations.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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