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Best books over the last 5 years

Ep. 300

We are celebrating 5 years of the podcast with episode 300. 

We are joined by Steve Cavanagh to discuss his latest book “Witness 8” and Philippa sets out her best books since the podcast started.

Steve’s favourite books: 

The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien

Silence of the lambs by Thomas Harris

The Talented Mr Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

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