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Jun 2024
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Easily Distracted By New Releases (June ...

Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks
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Send us a text Tina and Hannah are back with some thoughtful takes on recent reads in episode 154 of Book Talk, Etc. Get ready for a lively discussion as Tina pairs a hot new release with a beloved gem from the backlist and Hannah wrestles with her complicated feelings about a new thriller. **If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider support ... Show More
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