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Favourites? book tag

Ep. 327

Philippa reviews: 

The Poppy War by R F Kuang

A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage by Asia Mackay. 

Deadfall by A K Turner

Plus Philippa does the Favourites book tag.

10 Questions:

1. A book you tell people is your favourite

2. A book that is your guilty pleasure

3. A book everyone loved but you didn’t

4. A book you read the fastest

5. A book that deserves more hype

6. A book that you reread the most

7. A book that has your favourite characters 

8. A book that made you cry

9. A book you think everyone needs to read

10. A book you wish everyone would give a shot even if it’s out of their comfort zone


(Book tag inspired by Larry on YouTube and their “Book Recommendation Tag”


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