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May 2023
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Beach Reads + Ask Us Anything

Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks
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In Episode 104 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent beach reads. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, shelf additions, and answer YOUR questions. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode!

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Loving Lately
3:17 Recess Nonalcoholic Craft Mocktails (T)
5:35 Gerbera Daisy's (Trader Joe's) (R)
Benefits of Fresh Flowers Article

Latest Reads
9:29 No One Needs to Know | Lindsay Cameron (T)
13:49 `Summer Sisters | Judy Blume (R) 🎧

20:49 Book Talk
Our Beach Reads Show 2022
46:37 The Family Secret | Kiersten Modglin (T) 🎧
50:34 Thirst For Salt | Madeline Lucas (R) 🎧
54:49 The Beach Trap | Ali Brady (T)
58:53 Indiscretion | Charles Dubow (R) 🎧

Shelf Additions
1:06:00 Boy Parts | Eliza Clark (T)
1:07:36 The Night it Ended | Katie Garner (R)

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