Episode 190: Crime Favorites

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Episode 190: Crime Favorites

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Mar 16, 2021

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This week, Julia, Tod, and Rider talk about their favorite crime reads—and why we're so hooked on the genre, anyway.
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Mar 16, 2021

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Writers talk about reading. Hosted by Tod Goldberg, Julia Pistell, and Rider Strong. https://www.literarydisco.com

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Episode 190: Crime Favorites

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