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Ep. 326

I talk to Tyrone from BookishDadReads about his experience with mental health challenges and the books.

Please note we discuss some serious subjects including child abuse and suicide. Tyrone’s own book is called “What Comes After Rock Bottom” (by Tyrone Reid)

Tyrone’s 3 Fantasy book recommendations:

Red Rising by Pierce Brown

Blood Over Bright Haven by ML Wang.

Dungeon Crawler Carl: Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 1 by Matt Dinniman

Tyrone’s 3 Crime series recommendations:

The Puppet Show by M W Craven

In The Blink Of An Eye by Jo Callaghan 

The Crucifix Killer by Chris Carter

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