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Oct 2024
57m 23s

Ghosts, Ghouls, and Great Books to Add t...

Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks
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Send us Fan Mail In Episode 170 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah dive into all things horror! In honor of it being October 1 —and after receiving requests to explore the genre in more detail—we’re sharing an in-depth discussion on why we love horror, along with recommendations for both newcomers and seasoned fans. If you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, ... Show More
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