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S06 E08 What Makes a Book ”Good” Isn’t What You Think—It’s This

S06 E08 What Makes a Book ”Good” Isn’t What You Think—It’s This

Update: 2023-11-02
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What actually makes us call a book "good" is something Mary recently completely changed her view on. Here's how she thinks of a "good book" now, and why.

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S06 E08 What Makes a Book ”Good” Isn’t What You Think—It’s This

S06 E08 What Makes a Book ”Good” Isn’t What You Think—It’s This

By Mary Adkins | Author & Book Writing Coach