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Oct 2023
47m 3s

5 Star Review of Books We Didn't Like

I'll Read What She's Reading
About this episode

The friends kick off the episode with their current reads and recommendations before getting into reading five star reviews of the books they didn't love. They discuss why some books resonate with others and some don't. Tune in for some laughs and to see which side you're on!


And as always, no spoilers for any of the books discussed on this episode.


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