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Big Library Read is Back!

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On today's very special episode, Jill and Adam speak with Abu Bakr al Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung, co-creators of Homes: A Refugee Story. Abu Bakr is an ESL student of Winnie's, who helped him tell his family's story of leaving the Middle East to start a new life in Canada and how the challenges they overcame, all while maintaining a beautiful outlook on life. Hear how they put the book together using frequent interviews, Google Translate, and the stories of Abu Bakr's family.

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Rachel Howzell Hall

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Today's episode is an interview Jill did with suspense writer Rachel Howzell Hall, author of the new book They All Fall Down. Jill and Rachel discuss Agatha Christie, seven deadly sins, and locked room mysteries.
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There Were Never Such Devoted Sister Books

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Christina and Rickie are back, this time joining Jill to discuss books featuring sisters! From going into hell to save your sister's soul to helping your sister cover up multiple murders to fighting your sister over the King of England, there's a little something for everyone in this list.
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Emily Duncan, Author of Wicked Saints

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Today's episode is an interview Jill did with Emily Duncan, author of the new young adult book Wicked Saints.
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True Crime

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Adam's out this week in Jury Duty, so Jill is on her own and decided to stay on brand and talk about some True Crime books!
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