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Dec 2024
36m 15s

The Best Books Of All Time

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About this episode

The summer holidays are upon us and that means we’re all in desperate need of some new reading material. So whether you’re planning to laze by a pool, hide from your family, or you need something to get lost in while you still have to work over the holidays, we have you covered.

From thrillers to horror, classic novels, rom-coms and memoirs here are the books that made us laugh, cry and stay up all night.

Plus, it’s Weekend Watch time! Today we have a new Disney movie to recommend to you, along with a raunchy dark comedy series.

Read Laura Brodnik's article: The 'Vodka Vegetable Chocolate' theory will change the way you read books forever.

THE END BITS

A Brutally Honest Review Of Gladiator II.

A Brutally Honest Review Of The Perfect Couple

A Brutally Honest Review Of Nobody Wants This

A Brutally Honest Review Of Taylor Swift's Fame. 

A Brutally Honest Review Of Wicked.

The Sexiest Christmas Movies Of All Time

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Hosts: Laura Brodnik & Em Vernem 

Executive Producer: Kimberley Braddish 

Audio Producer: Scott Stronach

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