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Author of the New York Times bestseller The Vanishing Half joins Robin to talk about the book, the inspiration for its story and what it's like having a book crop up on countless 'anti-racist' reading lists. They also chat about James Baldwin, SE Hilton and mourn the loss of book talks and tours. Before Brit joins the show Robin and Josie catch up about current reading, old Marie Claire magazines and more. As always, extended edition for Patreon supporters. Sign up at patreon.com/bookshambles
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