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Jan 2025
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An Elf-Made Success | Elfy Profits: How ...

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The Mensch on a Bench author Neal Hoffman discusses how he was inspired to write his book by The Elf on the Shelf, the reasons behind the original book’s success and the growth of self-publishing over the last two decades. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewslet ... Show More
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