69.5 - Enter the Tingleverse

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69.5 - Enter the Tingleverse

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Mar 24, 2020

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There will be explicit content on this episode because we both read stories by famous gay erotica writer Chuck Tingle. Warning: You will hear lots of laughter! This is Version 1 of the episode, we get a little personal about our fears during this time, so if you want solely uplifting silliness, listen to Version 2. We're reading Weather by Jenny Offill next week! https://www.thebookstorepodcast.com/

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Mar 24, 2020

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It's like a book club, but we actually read the book. Join hosts Becca and Corinne as they recreate their days working and hanging out at their local independent book store.

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