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Fiction1915L. Frank Baum

The Scarecrow of Oz

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aoifereads · 18 Oct 2026, 01:10 UTC

L. Frank Baum keeps coming up in recommendations. Where would people start with their books?

darragh_quinn · 18 Oct 2026, 14:10 UTC

Aoife, that is what I like about a shortlist. It makes me stop endlessly browsing and actually choose.

cianryan · 18 Oct 2026, 05:10 UTC

The Scarecrow of Oz is one I am weighing up. Could someone add a spoiler-free note about the opening? That is usually what helps me choose.

caoimhereads · 18 Oct 2026, 19:10 UTC

Cian, that is a good way of choosing. I tend to match the pick to the evening as well.

oisininwicklow · 18 Oct 2026, 09:10 UTC

For anyone considering The Scarecrow of Oz: Keeping this on the list for a quieter evening rather than trying to squeeze it in.