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Jul 2023
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Our 10 Best Books of 2023 (So Far)

Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks
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Send us a text In Episode 109 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their favorites of 2023- so far. They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about what’s been working -and not- in their reading lives. If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode! ** ... Show More
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