Episode #21: In Conversation with John Williams About Our Most Anticipated Books of 2024
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Join our hosts Rebecca, Frances, and Dorian as they discuss their most anticipated books of 2024 with John Williams, books editor for the Washington Post.
For our next episode, we will discuss Harriet Hume: A London Fantasy by Rebecca West. We would love to have you read along with us, and join us for our conversation coming to you in late January.
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