December is upon us, and with that are many amazing releases (most on the same day)! Join Emma, Jill and Joe as they share their December books to watch out for.
Books Mentioned in This Episode:
Emma’s Picks:
Queen of Myth and Monsters by Scarlet St. Clair
Screaming on the Inside: the Unsustainability of American Motherhood by Jessica Grose
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