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Ep. 42: Do Light Reads Carry Any Weight? (Theme: Light Reads)

Ep. 42: Do Light Reads Carry Any Weight? (Theme: Light Reads)

Update: 2020-05-06

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On this journey, I’m joined by Safiya as we discuss

What makes a book a “light read”? Does this reflect on quality?
Do we find more light books in some cultures or regions than others?
Is escapism a desirable purpose in reading “light” books?

For a list of all the books mentioned, go to the post for this episode on the website: www.booknomadpodcast.com/reviews/light-reads.

Disclaimer: book features ≠ endorsements. We speak as readers, not experts.

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Ep. 42: Do Light Reads Carry Any Weight? (Theme: Light Reads)

Ep. 42: Do Light Reads Carry Any Weight? (Theme: Light Reads)

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