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Bench Ansfield
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BORN IN FLAMES: The Business of Arson and the Remaking of the American City (W.W. Norton, August 19)
https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324093510
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benchansfield.bsky.social
Thank youu🔥
November 26, 2025 at 3:47 AM
benchansfield.bsky.social
Thanks!
November 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Born in Flames
A <em>New York Times</em> Editors' Choice<br /><br />&#8220;[R]evelatory&hellip;Deeply researched and masterfully told.&#8221; &#8212;Brian Goldstone, <em>New York Times Book Review</em><br /><br />Th...
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November 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Also absolutely thrilled to see @benchansfield.bsky.social's stunning BORN IN FLAMES on this list. I had the privilege of reviewing it back in August. If you haven't picked it up yet, you should.
When the Bronx Burned, Tenants Died and Landlords Got Rich
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November 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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I just saw that🫨🫨🫨
November 25, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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On the hit podcast @deathpanel.bsky.social, @benchansfield.bsky.social discusses their new book, *Born in Flames: The Business of Arson and the Remaking of the American City.*
Born in Flames w/ Bench Ansfield (11/03/25) | The Death Panel
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November 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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First ~20min here:

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Teaser - Born in Flames w/ Bench Ansfield (11/03/25)
Subscribe on Patreon and hear this week's full patron-exclusive episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/142681697 Beatrice and Tracy speak with Bench Ansfield about their new book charting the ri
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November 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Event deets: possiblefuturesbooks.com/events/33440...
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11/07 Book Talk with Bench Ansfield: Born in Flames | Possible Futures
beloved community, neighborhood bookspace, independent bookstore
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October 27, 2025 at 3:02 PM
benchansfield.bsky.social
Thanks Jeff! You're in the notes :)
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Same tonight in Philly
October 23, 2025 at 4:10 AM