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Voices to lighten the mood

UST WEEKS INTO 2021, THE NEW YEAR ALREADY FEELS UNCOMFORTABLY SIMILAR TO THE ONE THAT CAME BEFORE IT. With renewed COVID-19 lockdowns and headlines dominated by news both distressing and sad, let’s face it: in this bleak season, we need a laugh. Enter the upbeat audiobook. As regular audiobook listeners know and newcomers will be delighted to learn, the immersive format works especially well for funny and uplifting

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