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Readers In Paris - Part 1

Episode 1 of the Readers in Paris podcast, hosted by Luis and Franky, titled "Readers In Paris - Part 1" was published on October 12, 2023 and runs 10 minutes.

October 12, 2023 ·10m · Readers in Paris

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A two part series about the books Kindred and Punching The Air, where we talk about their plots, settings, themes, and character developments. No spoilers yet! Next episode to drop in December.
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