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Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature

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Similar in scope and premise to Numbers Don’t Lie and Wagnerism, Once Upon a Prime connects mathematics and fiction, encouraging readers to dig deeper into why they like to read what they like to read, using math as a guide. Filled with fascinating insights into the unlikely connection, this is sure to intrigue curious readers.

A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice

“Wide-ranging and thoroughly winning.” —Jordan Ellenberg, The New York Times Book Review

“An absolute joy to read!" —Steven Levitt, New York Times bestselling author of Freakonomics


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