“Where the Crayfish Sing”: 4 reasons to read the bestseller by American Delia Owens

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Published on July 10, 2026 at 12:39 p.m.

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The novel Where the Crawfish Sing, by Delia Owens, recounts the childhood of Kya, the “swamp girl,” who grows up alone in the heart of the swamps of North Carolina.

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This summer, L’Hebdo invites you, in partnership with Babelio, to read the great novels that make up American literature of yesterday and today. The opportunity to (re)discover masterpieces, but also little-known gems. First stop with Where the Crayfish Sing, by Delia Owens.

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