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Nov 2022
50m 51s

Ep 356: Sink into your next cozy read

Anne Bogel
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Today's guest loves a good mystery, but could do without the murder, and Anne is here to help! Gina House loves cozy, comforting books that are often set in whimsical places. She's not looking for suffering or struggle between the covers of her chosen reads, and she's excited to get Anne's suggestions for titles she hasn't discovered yet in her favorite genr ... Show More
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