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Women's Prize - Predictions & Reactions to the Fiction Shortlist
Ep. 288
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This is a short episode of two halves; the first recorded earlier this week with Philippa's top 6 books that she would like to see on the shortlist and then the second part recorded just after the shortlist was announced. Philippa has strong views, prepare yourself!
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