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Aug 2019
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Ep 197: Rebuilding a bookshelf in Paradi...

Anne Bogel
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Today’s guest, Amelia Mattingly, went through a gut-wrenching experience that ripped her book collection away from her – shelves and all – along with countless other precious signifiers of home. As a result of this experience, the books she craves are different now, and every book purchase feels weighty. Anne is connecting Amelia with three books that will h ... Show More
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