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Isa's Book Club

Isa's Book Club

Isa Soares brings you intimate and wide-ranging chats with authors from around the world. Find your next great read or just get a taste of the writers behind the books – their inspirations, experiences and how global events shape their storytelling.
Isa Soares brings you intimate and wide-ranging chats with authors from around the world. Find your next great read or just get a taste of the writers behind the books – their inspirations, experiences and how global events shape their storytelling.

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