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Books Discussed

Everywhere That Mary Went - Lisa Scottoline

Murder by Degrees - Ritu Mukerji

Penitence - Kristin Koval

The Jigsaw Man - Nadine Matheson

Notes on Surviving the Fire - Christine Murphy

The Dream Hotel - Laila Lalami

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