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Apr 2023
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Tea or Books? #115: Do We Like Books Abo...

Simon and Rachel
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Barbara Pym, May Sarton, and bookshops – welcome to episode 115! In the first half of the episode, we take up Sally’s suggestion of topic – and discuss whether or not we like books set in bookshops and libraries. More 
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