Ep 374: Gripping, page-turny narrative nonfiction

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Ep 523: Some people read the Great Books, so why not me?

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Ep 522: Keeping things light in my reading life

We often hear from readers who wish to avoid heavier topics in their reading lives, and today Anne is talking with a guest hunting for books that feel light, warm, and stimulating, but not overly stressful. Angela Frith hails from Lexington, North Carolina, where she works as a K ...  Show more

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