#496 - Leminal Space

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about a year ago 34:07

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Sad news followed by recommendations from Parade Magazine! And The Booker Short List. Plus, do you hate it when a series isn't continuing the story directly? And we check in on our September read of Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh.

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#496 - Leminal Space

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#502 - Rhubarb Abercrumble 48:12

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#501 - One Missed S-Call-Zi 42:06

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#498 - Weird Things With Burritos 43:25

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#497 - Some Desperate Sniffles 56:21

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#496 - Leminal Space 34:07

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