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Alice Isn't Dead
Alice Isn't Dead: A Novel | Joseph Fink
From the New York Times bestselling co-author of It Devours! and Welcome to Night Vale comes a fast-paced thriller about a truck driver searching across America for the wife she had long assumed to be dead. This is not a story. Its a road trip. Keisha Lewis lived a quiet life with her wife, Alice, until the day that Alice disappeared. After months of searching, presuming she was dead, Keisha held a funeral, mourned, and gradually tried to get on with her life. But that was before Keisha started to see her wife, again and again, in the background of news reports from all over America. Alice isnt dead, and she is showing up at every major tragedy and accident in the country. Following a line of clues, Keisha takes a job with a trucking company, Bay and Creek Transportation, and begins searching for Alice. She eventually stumbles on an otherworldly conflict being waged in the quiet corners of our nations highway systemuncovering a conspiracy that goes way beyond one missing woman. Why did Alice disappear? What does she have to do with this secret war between inhuman killers? Why did the chicken cross the road? These questions, and many more will be answered in Alice Isnt Dead.
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peanutnine
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This was a weird, creepy, wild ride of a book. Keisha is a truck driver on a mission to find her missing wife Alice, who she is sure isn't dead. On her travels, she begins to uncover a mysterious conspiracy in the forgotten parts of America and must contend with evils she's never imagined
#Scarathlon2022 #TeamMonsterMash @StayCurious #31by31 @Catsandbooks #Spookoween2022 @TheSpineView #Pointsathon @DieAReader @GHABI4ROSES #AutumnAtoZ A @Texreader

DieAReader 🎉🎉🎉 1y
AnnR Wow, you are making really good progress with your bingo cards this week! 🙂🍁🎃 1y
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peanutnine @Ann_Reads thanks! I'm just behind on reviews. I finished this last week 😅 1y
Catsandbooks 🙌🏼🦇🖤 1y
TheSpineView Excellent 1y
TheAromaofBooks Love this cover!! 1y
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peanutnine
Alice Isn't Dead | Joseph Fink
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Why did the chicken cross the road?

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

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StellaDz
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Bailedbailed

I gave it a good ole second chance, but again, I couldn‘t get very far. I was initially drawn in by the cover. Then the synopsis got me: truck driver trying to find her wife, presumed dead, being followed by a serial killer. But then it‘s basically instantly weird with no build up and then it coasts. I didn‘t really care to see if it would get exciting.

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StellaDz
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The next LGBTQ+ book! #currentlyreading

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aperfectmjk
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Finished up the team read for #TeamSlaughter #Scarathlon2021 now I'm moving on to this one! I have a physical copy so I'm going to do some immersion reading with this one.

#bookspinbingo #screamathon #littenlisten #spookoweenreadathon #wickedathon #readlikehellathon

@TheAromaofBooks @4thhouseontheleft @TheSpineView @StayCurious @Clwojick

StayCurious You‘re on a roll 🙂 2y
TheSpineView 👍📖📚🧡🎃 2y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 2y
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StellaDz
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A thrifting book haul! Went looking for old Sandra Brown books (only need 15 left of her published works and I have them all) and came out with a little more than expected! Excited to read them all!

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Nitpickyabouttrains
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Pickpick

I never listened to the podcast (I was more of a night vale person) so I don‘t know how it stands up. But the book had good mysteries and a story that moved.

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WhatWouldJaneDo
Alice Isn't Dead | Joseph Fink
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Audio knitting to celebrate the Superb Owl.

Blueberry Very pretty. 3y
Tanisha_A 😍 3y
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Soubhiville
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Mehso-so

I‘m not sure why I didn‘t connect very well with Alice Isn‘t Dead. Maybe it jumped around in time too much, although that‘s not something that usually bothers me. It felt a little choppy in this instance, and at times it was a bit hard to follow. I liked the premise, I think the execution just wasn‘t for me.

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Soubhiville
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"Riding horses was just like walking, she decided, only to go anywhere you first had to persuade a gigantic toddler that they wanted to go there too."

Having grown up with horses, I can attest to the truth of this, and it made me laugh.

Aren‘t these thistle endpapers gorgeous?

goodbyefrancie Lovely! 3y
Meghan1 So true! 1500 pound toddlers! 3y
AmyG They are lovely. 3y
TheSpineView Great quote and so true!💙🐎 3y
kspenmoll Gorgeous ! 3y
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gossamerchild
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Day 3 of #7covers7days #covercrush 😍😍

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Easytiger
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#covercrush #coverlove #7covers7days tagged by @MeganAnn @Meaw_catlady
Post you favorite 7 covers over 7 days, with no explanation.
Day 1 ALICE ISN‘T DEAD

MeganAnn Very cool graphic cover! 💛 5y
MaleficentBookDragon That is a great cover! ♥ 5y
Easytiger @MeganAnn I loved this podcast so much and the cover is fantastic 5y
Easytiger @MaleficentBookDragon I think so too, happy to make it day 1 5y
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BarbaraBB
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Panpan

When her girlfriend discovers Alice isn‘t dead (because she sees her on the news), Keisha starts looking for her, by driving through the US as a truck driver. So far so good. But then things start getting supernatural (first a bit but then a lot) and I lost interest. #podcast

pigeonsandcrows Is the book basically a rehashing of the same content as the podcast? 5y
Hooked_on_books Fun cover, though! 5y
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BooksAndPals
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A fun, slightly gory, supernatural thriller. From the creators of Welcome to Night Vale. Need I say more? ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5.

#josephfink #welcometonightvale #supernatural

BooksAndPals Thank you! I'm so happy to be here. 📚❤ 5y
RaimeyGallant Welcome! 5y
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Patchshank
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Took awhile and I had to renew the loan a few times, but I finally finished it.

It wasn't too different from the podcast. It had a few small changes here and there. I was hoping it would add more to the lore than it did. The audiobook is read by the same person who does the podcast, which made me happy.
Overall, it's just as good as the podcast. I enjoyed it.

Clare-Dragonfly Thanks for the review. I was hesitant on this book after not liking the Night Vale books. I thought this would be more different from the podcast. 5y
Patchshank @Clare-Dragonfly if you're ever in the mood to relisten to the podcast, maybe give the book a listen instead. They're similar enough, with a few differences to keep it interesting I guess. 5y
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AshleyHoss820
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I ADORE Welcome to Nightvale, so I was sure this would be up my alley and I was right. Keisha‘s wife, Alice, is presumed dead but Keisha sees her popping up in the background on the news all over the country. She becomes a long-distance truck driver to seek out her wife and the truth...which is so SO much stranger and more complicated than she was prepared for. I love Fink‘s wit, dark humor, and realistic characters. (Image from tumblr)

Patchshank I loved the podcast. I haven't read the book yet, but I plan to. I also want to read the two Night Vale novels. 5y
BarbaraBB Great review! 5y
AshleyHoss820 @Patchshank I haven‘t listened to the podcast yet but I‘ve heard it is different from the book! I‘ll have to check it out and see! I own the first Welcome to Nightvale novel but I‘m scared to read it because I want to love it so bad! 😂 After reading this, though, I know I will. Might be time to break it out! 😄 5y
AshleyHoss820 @BarbaraBB Thank you so much!! 5y
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Gnora
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#creepy and hauntingly beautiful quote from Alice Isn't Dead. 💀

#WNDB #anxiety

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Gnora
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This isn't a novel, it's a road trip. A long, winding, anxiety-fueled road trip. I'm interested in seeing where it ends. 🚚

#NightvalePresents #diversebooks #mentalillness #anxiety

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IndyHannaJones
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Pickpick

Ok, I finished this and I have lots of thoughts that I will get to eventually. Or not. Whatever. My question is...is the podcast different enough to be worth listening to? I'm a passionate WTNV fan and I need another podcast to listen to....especially a creepy one. I love creepy podcasts.
Here is the Fuzz, thoughtfully looking out the window and wondering...what's it all about?

TrishB Great pic 🐶 5y
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IndyHannaJones
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I have to say this is pretty addicting so far.

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IndyHannaJones
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Just picked this one up...it definitely fits my mindset right now.
Ella poses magnificently.

Erinreadsthebooks Sweet baby! 🐶😍 5y
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Creme_de_la_them
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I just devoured this in 24 hours. It‘s a quick read but not light. Fink won me over with “Welcome to Nightvale” and continues to be a thoughtful, creative, fantastical storyteller. He combines social commentary with affirmation without losing plot or momentum. I loved this book.

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Expandingbookshelf
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“A life does not have to be satisfying or triumphant. A life does not have to mean anything or lead anywhere. A life does not need a direction or a goal. But sometimes a person is lucky enough to have a life with all that anyway.”

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Gissy
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Book chosen in one of my book clubs. It is about good, bad and neutral aliens? Really? Such a bad story, it didn't make any sense to me and that ending😱terrible! I don't know what else to say1.5/2⭐️

mabell I don‘t think I‘ve ever seen you pan anything! Must have been very bad indeed! 😆 5y
Gissy @mabell It was bad. I didn't know what was going on here. I couldn't go to the interview with the author but even what I heard the author apparently said was silly to me: three groups of aliens representing the good/bad and neutral people in the world!?what? At the beginning it seemed was going to be interesting, well grossly interesting because how these "things" killed people was so graphic and terrible. Then the story didn't make any sense. 5y
mabell Yikes. Definitely sounds like something that wouldn‘t interest me at all! 5y
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IndyHannaJones I take it you aren't a fan of Welcome to Nightvale... 5y
Gissy @IndyHannaJones Maybe😳It started so good but then I was lost. But I have to confess, this is not my genre, not now, I could say. But I'm always open and receptive to try again. However, this book is already in a new home were it will be appreciated more than in my home☺️ 5y
IndyHannaJones @Gissy well, I just ask because their storytelling style is VERY unique and if you're not used to it then it can seem very, very bizarre. 5y
Easytiger @Gissy This is a literal retelling of the podcast so it was kind of created for people who are already fans of the podcast I will agree it was pretty graphic, though I loved it. Im a day one listener 5y
Gissy @Easytiger Someone told me something similar. Maybe I was not ready but I loved the beginning of the book. I'm always open to try again something similar to see how it goes. But I have to confess that I donated the book. 😕Recommend me something similar for a newbie like me. 5y
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akckitty
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"It wasn't only Alice who died. Each death leads to smaller, invisible deaths inside the hearts of those left behind."

Yeah, ok, I'm addicted to this book already. I'm a good quarter or so through it and it's quirky, relatable, with a bit of thriller-mystery-horror vibe going on.

I did NOT realize that this was originally a podcast but hey, I can't wait to listen to them when this book is over!

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akckitty
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NEW IN - Alice Isn't Dead by Joseph Fink.

I'm ready for the road trip! Do any of my following Littens enjoy this book?

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HeidiReads
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Mystery and thrill were great! I loved the cast of characters and realistic dialogue. I fell in love with Keisha and Sylvia. There are flaws in pacing and execution, but overall I thought it was a pretty fun read.

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HeidiReads
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What a gorgeous cover this is. I would read it all in one go if I didn't have to work :(

#Aliceisntdead #JosephFink #Welcometonightvale

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Sarahandhella
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Pretty happy with my reading progress in the first six days of the new year. Picked up the tagged book and audiobook at the library today. It‘s my preferred way of experiencing a book. Realized I hadn‘t put My GoodReads goal in after I took the picture. Going for 80 again.

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danimgill
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Mehso-so

“A life does not have to be satisfying or triumphant. A life does not have to mean anything or lead anywhere. A life does not need a direction or a goal. But sometimes a person is lucky enough to have a life with all that anyway.”

Keisha and Alice‘s relationship was the best-written part of this story. The overall horror plot just doesn‘t come across on the page as strongly as it does on the podcast, unfortunately. On to my daily yoga now!

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underthebelljar
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#currentlyreading The podcast was recommended to my by my friend but I never get around to listening to podcasts I‘ve been meaning too. Novel version was on sale for kindle!

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wtimblin
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Pickpick

If you like the weirdness and general batshit storylines from Welcome to the Night Vale, then you will probably dig this book by the creator of said craziness. Keisha's wife goes missing, presumed dead, and so Keisha travels the highways of America as a trucker, searching for answers, coming up against monsters, crimes, government conspiracies, haunted service stations and an age old darkness...

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Scott_BookInvasion
Mehso-so

Meh. Didn‘t love it. Entertaining but I think it tried to do too much.

Easytiger Did you listen to the podcast, It came first and it‘s way better than the book 5y
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Scott_BookInvasion
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A little past the half way point. (On audio)
I was enjoying the first part and now this second part is getting pretty wacky and I‘ve disconnected with what‘s going on. I‘ll stick through it cause it has to have a good ending, right?

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wonderkales
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The inside of this book is gorgeous.

BridgetteM 😍 5y
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Easytiger

Why did the chicken cross the road?🐔
🛣
Because on one side was everything she had ever known and on the other side was a future, maybe,
and even though she was afraid to leave everything she had ever known, she also wanted a future, maybe,
and so hesitating, and then not, and then moving quickly, running, sprinting, even, desperate, she crossed, and found a future, maybe,
leaving behind everything she had ever known.

#quotes #bedtimestories

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mdemanatee
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We may be experiencing snow but I am still in that October reading mindset

swishandflick I have that candle too! ❤️ 5y
mdemanatee @swishandflick it makes me so happy because I live in the city now so I don‘t get to just hang out next to the fire like I used to 5y
Reviewsbylola That candle sounds amazing!! 5y
mdemanatee @Reviewsbylola burning now and it is as close to a bonfire as I will get in the city though it looks like it‘s out of stock until next fall. But they have so many good candles. I am trying not to go on an ordering spree. 5y
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Easytiger
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So I have had the plague it seems for like ever and I have literally crawled out from under my rock for one day to listen to this guy talk about this book and then I came back home and let the rock fall on me again...... Both the podcast and story have really shaped how I‘m spending the start of my new year #lgbtqa #gay #geek #wtnv

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The.Intentional.Reader
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Love this book! Very Neil Gaimanish / Jeremy Bushnellish

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MicheleinPhilly
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BarbaraBB I love this! And the tagged book goed right on to my TBR! 5y
MicheleinPhilly @BarbaraBB I‘m trying to prevent myself from going on a spree by mentally cataloging how many of these I already own but haven‘t read. 🤦🏻‍♀️ 5y
Samplergal Thanks for sharing. I‘ve read a few and some are already on my TBR. 5y
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Emilymdxn OMG I‘d never heard of this before but it looks amazing! I‘ve only read 11 of them (tho one of them was the worst novel I‘ve ever read - warning to everyone interested in this do NOT spend money on the dictionary of animal languages. Pls just trust me and learn from my mistakes 😕) (edited) 5y
MicheleinPhilly @Emilymdxn It has a 0% Litsy rating so you‘re not alone! 5y
batsy Thank you for sharing the link! (I've read two of those books... 😂😭) 5y
MicheleinPhilly @batsy I‘ve read a handful and have 10+ others in my possession. These lists always torpedo my budget. 5y
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Easytiger
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As a fan of the podcast version I hope this doesn‘t disappoint💀🚛🛣 I have to read this cover to cover in 12 hours. Should be easy right!?

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Velvetsun
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I‘m a huge Welcome To Night Vale fan, so I‘m excited to read this. 😍📖

vivastory I just bought a signed edition of this at half price books! 5y
Velvetsun @vivastory Wow. Sweet! 5y
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WanderingBookaneer
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SW-T I listen to the Alice Isn‘t Dead podcast but haven‘t read the book yet. 5y
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WanderingBookaneer
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sebrittainclark
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Pretty excited about this bookmail!

twohectobooks Cool cover! 5y
sebrittainclark @twohectobooks I didn't post the end papers, but they're fantastic too! 5y
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WanderingBookaneer
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NovelGirl82
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Got myself a treat tonight, too!

RadicalReader @NovelGirl82 looking forward to reading Elevation myself love Stephen King novels 5y
WanderingBookaneer I did too! I started the Fink yesterday and hope to get to the Stephen King today. 5y
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WanderingBookaneer
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Li_21 Have you listened to the podcast?!? 5y
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