Hala Alyan - THE ARSONISTS' CITY

Hala Alyan - THE ARSONISTS' CITY

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Reads of July through September 2023 (originally aired 11/3/23)

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in July through September 2023. Our shared top reads: The River We Remember by William Kent Kreuger The Six by Loren Grush Murder in the Family by Cara Hunter Kelly’s remaining top reads: One Summer In Sava ...  Show more

Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Reads of July through September 2024 (originally aired 11/22/24)

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in July through early October 2024. Our shared top reads: The Wedding People by ⁠Alison Espach⁠ We Solve Murders by Richard Osman The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern by ⁠Lynda Cohen Loigman⁠ Kelly’s remaining ...  Show more

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