Behind the bestseller: feuds, failures, and publishing mishaps

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Behind every great book lies a story — and sometimes, it’s a disaster. In When Books Go Bad, Alexander Johnson uncovers the scandalous mishaps that have shaped literary history. From bitter author feuds and savage reviews, to catastrophic misprints and publishing blunders.Guest Alexander Johnson, author, When books go badProducer Ali Benton

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