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Saturday 8 July 2023

Born to Kvetch in the Bookshop

Born to Kvetch by Michael Wex

"Reading is love in action." - Matt Haig

Posted by Michaelsbookshop at Saturday, July 08, 2023

Labels: Elmer, Lovecraft, Matt Haig, Robin Jarvis, Ship Company Histories, Stephen King

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