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Land by Maggie O'Farrell with Maggie O'Farrell

Ep. 118

This week's book guest is Land by Maggie O'Farrell


Sara and Cariad are joined by the multi-award-winning author Maggie O'Farrell.


In this episode they discuss Ireland, inappropriate sitcoms, writing, desks, geography, and Moomins.


Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!


Follow Sara & Cariad’s Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub


Produced, recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.

Artwork by Welcome Studio. 

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