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Sep 2021
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118 - The Hobbit

DESTIN SANDLIN AND MATT WHITMAN
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The audiobook being discussed is The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Matt choose this book narrated by Andy Serkis and Destin chose the book narrated by Rob Inglis.

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Andy Serikis

Rob Inglis

J.R.R. Tolkien

The Hobbit

C.S. Lewis

Philologist

Middle-earth peoples

The Count of Monte Cristo

Les Miserables

Man in the Iron Mask

Starlink

Inspiration Launch

Battle of the Somme

The Great War and Modern Memory

Andrew Peterson - The Wingfeather Saga

Ranger’s Apprentice

Andrew Peterson - Dancing in the Mine Fields

Andrew Peterson - Rocket

 

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