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Hot & Bothered with Vanessa Zoltan
It's International Podcast Day this month. So our Editor, Mercy Carlile, couldn't have chosen a better time to bring Vanessa Zoltan&
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Vive la Difference - #MyPerfectRead
Ready to try something new? Ali Williams and Rachel Dove recommend some books you might not know to kick start our reader challenge!
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From Vikings to Flappers
This month's PHS Poll looks at historical settings, from the traditionally popular regency, to vikings, flappers and the early 20th cent
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#BookTalk: Beverages and Books
We're delighted to welcome our this month's #BookTalk guest to the PHS: Kristen of Beverages and Books!
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#ReaderOfTheMonth: Kathy Hamilton
We're delighted to welcome our May #ReaderOfTheMonth - to the PHS: Kathy Hamilton, The Female Scriblerian!