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The Hidden Persuaders by Vance Packard
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Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Hidden Persuaders by Vance Packard, a quaint little preview of the non-stop psychological prodding we endure now.
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The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride
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