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The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.
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Jennifer Garner and Laura Dave want you to not be precious with books
4:21
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Jemele Hill’s weirdest writing habit might be the best?
2:47
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Katie Porter on smells and the reading abilities of some in Congress
1:35
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Gabrielle Zevin on how TikTok is a perfect platform for her book
2:19
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Meghan Trainor writes in an interesting spot
1:39
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Max Greenfield doesn’t listen to his kids
1:46
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George M. Johnson writes the books they didn't have as a kid
3:45
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Rachel Lindsay’s favorite writing snack? Wine
2:19
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The LadyGang’s favorite word had to be bleeped
3:12
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Idina Menzel and Cara Mentzel answer our very important questions
2:34
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