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Why I hate ‘top 100’ book lists (and can’t stop reading them)
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| Outlet | Niral Score |
|---|---|
| The Ageas they published this story | 12.3 |
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Brisbane Times
Why I hate ‘top 100’ book lists (and can’t stop reading them)
Niral 12.3
political 0
WAtoday
Why I hate ‘top 100’ book lists (and can’t stop reading them)
Niral 12.3
political 0
The Sydney Morning Herald
Why I hate ‘top 100’ book lists (and can’t stop reading them)
Niral 12.3
political 0