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Oct 2024
59m 41s

Easily Distracted by New Releases (Octob...

Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks
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Send us Fan Mail In Episode 171 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are easily distracted by new releases! In this regular series on the main show, we share our insights and opinions on new releases we've read recently. We also discuss reading slumps - what they are, how we navigate them, and tips for tackling one if you are feeling down in the book slumps. ... Show More
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