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EPISODE · Jul 24, 2023 · 47 MIN

A Book Worm vs a Movie Lover on Are Books Better Than Movies?

from Character Debates · host Michael Harrison

Character Debates has another hilariously entertaining episode this week as we tackle the classic argument of what is better, books or movies! This one features a sassy movie geek arguing with a bookworm whose literary addiction has made him unemployable. They discuss all the major talking points including paper cuts, the impossibility of reading and eating, and why movies endanger old men! All judged by legendary author JK Rowling! Moderator: Michael Harrison Clarice Ripley: Divya Gunasekaran David Foster Franzen: Lucas Connolly JK Rowling: Jake Vevera

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