Ep 19: Great literary fiction, inspirational favorites, and high school English

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Ep 516: Don't overthink your buddy reads

Today's guest is looking for titles to help bridge the large geographic gap between her and her sister. Ruth Werwai hails from Vancouver, Canada, but she's lived in Germany with her family for over a decade. Recently, she and her sister have created a book club of two. They've fo ...  Show more

Ep 515: I can't read all the books, and that's okay

Bookshelf overwhelm is a common concern around here, so we know today's conversation will resonate with many readers. Our guest today is Holly Dyer, whose name might be familiar if you're a member of our book club or Patreon communities, because Holly is an active member of both. ...  Show more

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