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Karen Hamilton & Helen Fisher interviews

Ep. 259

I interview Karen Hamilton about “The Contest” and Helen Fisher about “Joe Nuthin’s Guide To Life”. I also review “The First 48 Hours” by Simon Kernick, “The Kill” by Jane Casey (audiobook version) and “One Foot In The Grave” (audio dramatised version) by David Renwick.

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