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May 2022
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#138 - Books For Old Houses with MELANIE...

Ariel Bissett & Raeleen Lemay
About this episode

We have the lovely Melanie Murphy on the podcast today helping us recommend books for old houses, audiobooks for long trips, and beautiful children's books. She was an absolute delight and we hope you enjoy!

Find Melanie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melaniiemurphy/
Find Melanie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MelaNiie
Check Out Melanie's Book: https://www.melaniemurphy.ie/book/

Leena's Climate Change Book Club: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb1-lu-abhnXzKgJcIOOTcTVQJvrPa6P0

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