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May 2023
55m 40s

Ep 378: (Mostly) YA books that surprise ...

Anne Bogel
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Today's guest Michelle Acierno Loftus loves her work as a veterinary radiologist, but the demanding training that her career required meant that her reading life took a hit. These days, Michelle's found her way back to reading by embracing a genre she's always loved: Young Adult literature. These days Michelle lives in Seattle with her husband and young son, ... Show More
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