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Odysseus Beyond the Odyssey, the Ancient Art of Ret-Conning and Unbelievable Things

Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. LONDON! Come to my event at Waterstones on Thursday, June 11!! Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice note. Get ad-free episodes and so, so much more, by subscribing to the Oracle Editi ...  Show more

UPDATE: Technology Failed Me

This is an update where Liv explains how technology failed her, and you all, and why the next Odyssey reading will be slightly delayed. UGH!!!! Pre-order Liv's Odyssey adaptation (!!!), The Odyssey: a Modern Retelling. Submit your question for the next Q&A via email or a voice no ...  Show more

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