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Quick Book Reviews - Episode 15

Ep. 15

All the top books! In this episode Philippa reviews books she has recently given 9/10. These include: Sleep by C L Taylor, Nightingale Point by Luan Goldie, Confessions of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell, The Confession by Jessie Burton and Animal Farm (Graphic Novel) by George Orwell, illustrated by Odyr. Philippa considers a listener’s question (but doesn’t answer it!) and provides other bookish chat.

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