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Dec 2023
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#222 - Reading The Most Depraved Book We...

Ariel Bissett & Raeleen Lemay
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   -Farmer: a book that doesn’t say much but is good anyway
   -Grandpa: a book you read a long time ago but still think about
   -Sebastian: A book that would wear a leather jacket and smoke cigarettes if it were a person
   -Harvey: a book about a niche interest
   -Shane: a book that’s a bit of a mess
   -Penny: a book that’s quietly beautiful
   -Sam: a book that grew on you
   -Abigail: a book with a purple cover
   -Elliott: a book about a writer/writing
   -Maru: a book that’s smarter than you
   -Haley: a book with a very pretty cover
   -Emily: a character who loves arts & crafts
   -Alex: a book about sports
   -Leah: a book set in the woods
   -Krobus: a book by a reclusive author

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