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"Wow this is acerbic, with lots of information, but acerbic." — Mar 06, 2025 01:30AM
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Beautiful recipes. The red and green shakshukas alone can be cooked in many different ways and have kept me satiated many many times.
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― Jane Eyre
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― To Kill a Mockingbird
― To Kill a Mockingbird
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― Wanderlust: A History of Walking
― Wanderlust: A History of Walking
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― A Field Guide to Getting Lost
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OUR SHARED SHELF IS CURRENTLY DORMANT AND NOT MANAGED BY EMMA AND HER TEAM. Dear Readers, As part of my work with UN Women, I have started reading ...more
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For those who love a good cozy mystery while curled up on the couch with a cup of coffee/tea/cocoa and maybe a dog/cat next to them. Please be kind ...more
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