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Jun 2023
57m 17s

Ep 383: Juicy, big-hearted family novels

Anne Bogel
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You may know Anne's favorite novels feature complicated family relationships, and today's guest, author Amy Jo Burns, shares Anne's appreciation for this particular type of story. You may know Amy from her novel Shiner and memoir Cinderland, both of which we've talked about on the show. Amy's also a dedicated reader, and her recommendations for smartly writt ... Show More
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