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Lions and Scavengers: The True Story of America (and Her Critics) cover

Lions and Scavengers

Ben Shapiro

Mentioned 4 months ago

Ep. 2372 - ‘MURICA!: US Hockey Team WINS IT ALL!

The book was advertised as available for purchase through a provided link.

My book "Lions and Scavengers: The True Story of America (and Her Critics)" is available here: https://dwplus.shop/LionsandScavengers

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The Conscience of a Conservative

Barry Goldwater

Mentioned 7 months ago

Friendly Fire: Hegseth. Homeland Security & Happy Meals

This book, ghostwritten by Brent Bozell for Barry Goldwater, was mentioned to illustrate the conservative view against all monopolies, including monopolistic government.

I'm reminded of Barry Goldwater in his book Conscience of a Conservative ghost written by Brent Bozell who said, we conservatives we're not just against big monopolistic government. We're against monopolies in all of their forms because they're not as responsive and that kind of power can take away our rights as well.

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The Collected Poetry of Donald J. Trump

Poetry Compiler

Mentioned 7 months ago

Friendly Fire: Hegseth. Homeland Security & Happy Meals

This was mentioned as a real item for sale in the Daily Wire shop, noted by the speaker as being 'really, really, really funny'.

And they've got the collected poems of Donald J. Trump. That is a real thing that exists in the world, and it actually is really, really, really funny.

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How to Live on Twenty-Four Hours a Day

Arnold Bennett

Mentioned 1 year ago

"I Was Going To Survive For A Reason" | Captain Sam Brown

This book, released on the 16th anniversary of the author's "Alive Day", recounts his near-death experience in Afghanistan and subsequent recovery. It details his physical and emotional journey, emphasizing faith and finding purpose after trauma.

It's actually the book release for you, but more importantly, the book is about what day it is. A live day.

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Hillbilly Elegy

J.D. Vance

Mentioned 1 year ago

Ep. 2060 - Vance DESTROYS Walz, Iran LAUNCHES On Israel

The podcast host mentioned JD Vance's book, favorably comparing his debate performance to the image projected in this book.

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Crooked Smile

Jared Klickstein

Mentioned 1 year ago

The Decay Of The American Medical Establishment | Dr. Drew Pinsky

A former street individual who had been addicted to drugs wrote this book about his experience and the caretakers who encouraged his addiction by blaming capitalism instead of helping him fight the illness.

A kid I've gotten to know now, he wrote a book called Crooked Smile who told me the other day he'd been off the street a few years now and he's thriving...

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Reasons to Vote for Democrats

Michael J. Knowles

Mentioned 1 year ago

Ep. 2057 - The Not-So-Secret SOROS MACHINE

It was described as the most exhaustively researched and coherently argued case for the Democratic Party, and even Donald Trump called it a great book.

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1984

George Orwell

Mentioned 1 year ago

Defining American Identity | Vivek Ramaswamy

It was referenced when Ben Shapiro discussed an essay by George Orwell about English social welfare and the appeal of Hitler's movement, despite its promise of economic hardship.

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Truths

Vivek Ramaswamy

Mentioned 1 year ago

Defining American Identity | Vivek Ramaswamy

It was discussed as a book critiquing the Republican Party's shortcomings and outlining a vision for American conservatism, also referencing a 'fork in the road' within the America First movement.

In his latest book, Truths, The Future of America First, Vivek criticizes the Republican Party's shortcomings and lays out a positive vision for the future of American conservatism.

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Full-Time

David L. Bahnsen

Mentioned 1 year ago

Ep. 2052 - WORD VOMIT and NARCISSISM For President!

The book was presented as a counterpoint to the idea that work is inherently negative, arguing instead that work is essential for meaning and purpose in life and that a low view of work leads to poor policy and culture.

I'd like to talk to you about a new book, Full Time, Work and the Meaning of Life by David Bonson.

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Am I a Racist Cop?: Memoirs of a police officer living in Minneapolis, MN during one of the most turbulent times in U.S. history. cover

Am I a Racist Cop?

Cooper Gauldin

Mentioned 1 year ago

Ep. 2052 - WORD VOMIT and NARCISSISM For President!

It was described as the number one new comedy in America, playing only in theaters, and receiving positive reviews from critics and public figures, such as Joe Rogan.

Am I Raceless? Rated PG-13. In theaters now.

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Blind Spots

Marty Makary M.D.

Mentioned 1 year ago

Ep. 2049 - After Attempted Assassination, Media Blame…Trump

Dr. McCurry's new book, Blindspots, discusses the scientific community's blindspots, including issues of food security. It's set to be released on September 17th. The book also highlights how medical research often fails to look into established medical opinions, repeating clinical trials, or funding research into natural immunity.

He's a renowned surgeon and professor at Johns Hopkins University. Also, he's the author of the brand new book Blindspots, When Medicine Gets It Wrong and What It Means for Our Health.

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T. H. White

The Once and Future King

This book was the selection for the Third Thursday Book Club, and the host encouraged listeners to read it so they could discuss his notes and answer questions about it during the live event.

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I hope you took advantage of the extra week to read The Once and Future King by T.H. White because we will be discussing it tonight, 8 p.m. Eastern.

— Episode: Ep. 1483 - Joe Biden's Crashing Economy

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Episode: Ep. 1483 - Joe Biden's Crashing Economy

This book was the selection for the Third Thursday Book Club, and the host encouraged listeners to read it so they could discuss his notes and answer questions about it during the live event.

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I hope you took advantage of the extra week to read The Once and Future King by T.H. White because we will be discussing it tonight, 8 p.m. Eastern.

It's a beautiful book.

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T. H. White

The Once and Future King

The notes for this book were available for members of the Third Thursday Book Club, and the book was scheduled for discussion on the fourth Thursday of the month.

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Join Third Thursday Book Club now to get my notes for The Once and Future King by T.H. White and be a part of this month's Q&A: https://utm.io/uejl1.

— Episode: Ep. 1482 - Elon Musk Wants Free Speech,...

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Episode: Ep. 1482 - Elon Musk Wants Free Speech, So He Must...

The notes for this book were available for members of the Third Thursday Book Club, and the book was scheduled for discussion on the fourth Thursday of the month.

"

Join Third Thursday Book Club now to get my notes for The Once and Future King by T.H. White and be a part of this month's Q&A: https://utm.io/uejl1.

I will be discussing The Once and Future King by T.H. White.

Get my notes sent straight to your inbox for The Once and Future King by T.H. White.

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T. H. White

The Once and Future King

The host mentioned that listeners could join the Third Thursday Book Club to get his notes for this book and participate in the Q&A session.

"

Join Third Thursday Book Club now to get my notes for The Once and Future King by T.H. White and be a part of this month's Q&A: https://utm.io/uejl1.

— Episode: Ep. 1481 - Elon Musk Drinks Leftist Tear...

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Episode: Ep. 1481 - Elon Musk Drinks Leftist Tears

The host mentioned that listeners could join the Third Thursday Book Club to get his notes for this book and participate in the Q&A session.

"

Join Third Thursday Book Club now to get my notes for The Once and Future King by T.H. White and be a part of this month's Q&A: https://utm.io/uejl1.

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T. H. White

The Once and Future King

The book was mentioned as the current selection for the Third Thursday Book Club, with notes provided for members. The host later announced the meeting was postponed by one week due to Passover.

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Join Third Thursday Book Club now to get my notes for The Once and Future King by T.H. White and be a part of this month's Q&A: https://utm.io/uejl1.

— Episode: Ep. 1479 - F**k Around And Find Out

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Episode: Ep. 1479 - F**k Around And Find Out

The book was mentioned as the current selection for the Third Thursday Book Club, with notes provided for members. The host later announced the meeting was postponed by one week due to Passover.

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Join Third Thursday Book Club now to get my notes for The Once and Future King by T.H. White and be a part of this month's Q&A: https://utm.io/uejl1.

The bad news is no book club tonight. It's the third Thursday book club. And I know it's the third Thursday in April, but tonight is again Passover. So this month only, I will be hosting a fourth Thursday book club. Yeah, you see what we did there? The good news is if you haven't signed up yet, you have an extra week to do so and read the book we will be discussing, The Once and Future King by T.H. White.

so sign up right now at thirdthursdaybookclub.com to get my notes sent straight to your inbox for The Once and Future King by T.H. White right now and for next month, Moby Dick by Herman Melville.

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T. H. White

The Once and Future King

The book was referenced when discussing the nature of fascism and the left's understanding of compulsory versus optional actions. A famous line about everything not compulsory being forbidden was recalled from the text.

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so our third Thursday book club this month, we're doing The Once and Future King. There's a very famous line from The Once and Future King where T.H. White is talking...

— Episode: Ep. 1478 - The Vindictive Hit Squad Of T...

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Episode: Ep. 1478 - The Vindictive Hit Squad Of The Legacy...

The book was referenced when discussing the nature of fascism and the left's understanding of compulsory versus optional actions. A famous line about everything not compulsory being forbidden was recalled from the text.

"

so our third Thursday book club this month, we're doing The Once and Future King. There's a very famous line from The Once and Future King where T.H. White is talking about the nature of fascism. And he says, everything not compulsory is forbidden.

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Viktor E. Frankl

Man's Search for Meaning (Beacon Classics)

This book was mentioned as a great work by Victor Frankl, who wrote at length about the ability to choose one's reaction even in dire circumstances, like a prison camp.

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Victor Frankl? Oh my God, what a great book that is. In Man's Search for Meaning, he writes at length about the idea that you can be in a prison camp, they're executing all of your friends by shoving...

— Episode: Daily Wire Backstage: No, It Doesn’t Tak...

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This book was mentioned as a great work by Victor Frankl, who wrote at length about the ability to choose one's reaction even in dire circumstances, like a prison camp.

"

Victor Frankl? Oh my God, what a great book that is. In Man's Search for Meaning, he writes at length about the idea that you can be in a prison camp, they're executing all of your friends by shoving them into gas chambers, but you still have the choice in how to address even that situation.

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J. K. Rowling

Fantastic Beasts

The Secrets of Dumbledore – The Complete Screenplay (Fantastic Beasts, Book 3) (Harry Potter)

References to the intimate past between Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald were scrubbed from the Chinese release of the film, despite J.K. Rowling having revealed Dumbledore's sexual orientation after the books were written.

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Warner Brothers has stripped a direct reference to a gay relationship from Fantastic Beasts, The Secrets of Dumbledore for the film's Chinese release.

— Episode: Ep. 1473 - The Poop Bird Comes For Joe B...

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Episode: Ep. 1473 - The Poop Bird Comes For Joe Biden

References to the intimate past between Albus Dumbledore and Gellert Grindelwald were scrubbed from the Chinese release of the film, despite J.K. Rowling having revealed Dumbledore's sexual orientation after the books were written.

"

Warner Brothers has stripped a direct reference to a gay relationship from Fantastic Beasts, The Secrets of Dumbledore for the film's Chinese release.

Dumbledore's lines, I was in love with you, and the summer Gellert and I fell in love, which marked the first time he professed his sexuality were taken out of the film in China.

In the case of Fantastic Beasts, The Secrets of Dumbledore, a six second cut was requested and Warner Bros. accepted those changes to comply with local requirements.

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Robert Wright

Nonzero

The Logic of Human Destiny

This 1999 book was mentioned to show how history involves transitions driven by rising population density plus new technology, creating possibilities for mutually beneficial trade and learning.

"

As Robert Wright explained in his 1999 book, Non-Zero, The Logic of Human Destiny, Wright showed that history involves a series of transitions driven by rising population density plus new technology,...

— Episode: Ep. 1472 - Who’s Really Killing The Kids...

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Episode: Ep. 1472 - Who’s Really Killing The Kids?

This 1999 book was mentioned to show how history involves transitions driven by rising population density plus new technology, creating possibilities for mutually beneficial trade and learning.

"

As Robert Wright explained in his 1999 book, Non-Zero, The Logic of Human Destiny, Wright showed that history involves a series of transitions driven by rising population density plus new technology, writing, roads, the printing press, that created new possibilities for mutually beneficial trade and learning.

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T. H. White

The Once and Future King

The book was mentioned as the subject of the host's third Thursday book club, and the host described it as the granddaddy of all fantasy novels and a great piece of literature.

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Join my Third Thursday Book Club now to get my notes for The Once and Future King by T.H. White and be a part of this month's Q&A:

— Episode: Ep. 1471 - Nationalism Makes A Comeback

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Episode: Ep. 1471 - Nationalism Makes A Comeback

The book was mentioned as the subject of the host's third Thursday book club, and the host described it as the granddaddy of all fantasy novels and a great piece of literature.

"

Join my Third Thursday Book Club now to get my notes for The Once and Future King by T.H. White and be a part of this month's Q&A:

This month's book is one of my favorites. The future king by T.H. White. It's where the granddaddy of all fantasy novels. If you haven't read the book yet, it's time to do so. It's a great piece of literature. I can't wait to discuss it with you.

Get my notes sent straight to your inbox for The Once and Future King by T.H. White.

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Adam Mansbach

Go the Fuck to Sleep

The company created this as a bestselling children's book since their last major town hall in November.

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Since our last time together, we've created a bestselling children's book, Johnny the Walrus.

— Episode: Building the Future

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Episode: Building the Future

The company created this as a bestselling children's book since their last major town hall in November.

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Since our last time together, we've created a bestselling children's book, Johnny the Walrus.

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Anne Applebaum

Gulag

A History

The speaker mentioned that Ann Applebaum wrote a great book about the Gulag system in Russia.

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Ann Applebaum, who's actually written some really good stuff about the Stalin era, she wrote a great book called Gulag about the Gulag system. In Russia, but now has...

— Episode: Ep. 1470 - Biden Gets His Supreme Court...

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Episode: Ep. 1470 - Biden Gets His Supreme Court Justice

The speaker mentioned that Ann Applebaum wrote a great book about the Gulag system in Russia.

"

Ann Applebaum, who's actually written some really good stuff about the Stalin era, she wrote a great book called Gulag about the Gulag system. In Russia, but now has become sort of a wild leftist who spends all of her time bitching and moaning about Trump and the Republicans.

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Joe Biden

Promise Me, Dad

A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose

Joe Biden's memoir, which reportedly generated significant income for him, was discussed in the context of his unclear financial disclosures. The speaker expressed skepticism that the reported book royalties matched the actual sales figures.

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We're supposed to believe that Jill grossed three million dollars royalties plus 700 grand from speaking fees for a book that sold 7000 copies in its first week. And then from that book deal, she nett...

— Episode: Ep. 1470 - Biden Gets His Supreme Court...

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Episode: Ep. 1470 - Biden Gets His Supreme Court Justice

Joe Biden's memoir, which reportedly generated significant income for him, was discussed in the context of his unclear financial disclosures. The speaker expressed skepticism that the reported book royalties matched the actual sales figures.

"

We're supposed to believe that Jill grossed three million dollars royalties plus 700 grand from speaking fees for a book that sold 7000 copies in its first week. And then from that book deal, she netted more than a million dollars in the two years prior to its release, but only 175 thousand dollars in the year it was published.

We are to assume came from book royalties. OK, let me just make clear that there is no author on planet Earth who has ever made eight million dollars for a book that sells 300000 copies.

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T. H. White

The Once and Future King

The book was announced as the selection for the upcoming Third Thursday Book Club discussion. The host highly recommended it, describing it as excellent and great literature.

"

This month's book is one of my favorites. The Once and Future King by T.H. White. If you haven't read the book yet, I highly recommend you do so. It's excellent. It really is great.

— Episode: Ep. 1469 - Barack Obama Remains A Liar

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Episode: Ep. 1469 - Barack Obama Remains A Liar

The book was announced as the selection for the upcoming Third Thursday Book Club discussion. The host highly recommended it, describing it as excellent and great literature.

"

This month's book is one of my favorites. The Once and Future King by T.H. White. If you haven't read the book yet, I highly recommend you do so. It's excellent. It really is great.

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George Orwell

1984

The host mentioned that analysis of this book was also available for book club members.

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You can also see my analysis of 1984.

— Episode: Ep. 1469 - Barack Obama Remains A Liar

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Episode: Ep. 1469 - Barack Obama Remains A Liar

The host mentioned that analysis of this book was also available for book club members.

"

You can also see my analysis of 1984.

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Vivek Ramaswamy

Woke, Inc.

Inside Corporate America's Social Justice Scam

Vivek Ramaswamy extensively wrote about the Woke Capitalism Agenda in this book.

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Vivek Ramaswamy has written about this extensively as a book called Woke Inc.

— Episode: Ep. 1467 - Elon Musk And The Fight Again...

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Vivek Ramaswamy extensively wrote about the Woke Capitalism Agenda in this book.

"

Vivek Ramaswamy has written about this extensively as a book called Woke Inc.

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T. H. White

The Once and Future King

The host promoted his Third Thursday Book Club where members could get his notes for this book and participate in a Q&A session.

"

Join my Third Thursday Book Club now to get my notes for The Once and Future King by T.H. White and be a part of next month's Q&A:

— Episode: Ep. 1466 - Putin’s Horrifying War Crimes...

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Episode: Ep. 1466 - Putin’s Horrifying War Crimes Unmasked

The host promoted his Third Thursday Book Club where members could get his notes for this book and participate in a Q&A session.

"

Join my Third Thursday Book Club now to get my notes for The Once and Future King by T.H. White and be a part of next month's Q&A:

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Toni Morrison

Beloved

The speaker considered this novel to be highly overrated.

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One is Beloved, which I think is a highly overrated novel. Some people thought that it was like the best novel of the last 25 years of the 20th century. That seems to me a wild overst...

— Episode: Ep. 1465 - Democrats Make Transgenderism...

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Episode: Ep. 1465 - Democrats Make Transgenderism Their Top...

The speaker considered this novel to be highly overrated.

"

One is Beloved, which I think is a highly overrated novel. Some people thought that it was like the best novel of the last 25 years of the 20th century. That seems to me a wild overstatement, but he's also got To Kill a Mockingbird there.

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Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird

It was mentioned that this classic novel was being banned by left-wing school districts for not being racially sensitive enough.

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To Kill a Mockingbird, which is on the top of the pile there. To Kill a Mockingbird is no longer considered in vogue by the left. It's been banned by left wing school...

— Episode: Ep. 1465 - Democrats Make Transgenderism...

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Episode: Ep. 1465 - Democrats Make Transgenderism Their Top...

It was mentioned that this classic novel was being banned by left-wing school districts for not being racially sensitive enough.

"

To Kill a Mockingbird, which is on the top of the pile there. To Kill a Mockingbird is no longer considered in vogue by the left. It's been banned by left wing school districts for not being racially sensitive enough.

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T. H. White

The Once and Future King

The host mentioned notes for this book were available for members of the Third Thursday Book Club.

"

Join Third Thursday Book Club now to get my notes for The Once and Future King by T.H. White and be a part of next month's Q&A: https://utm.io/uejl1

— Episode: Ep. 1464 - The Biden Administration’s Co...

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Episode: Ep. 1464 - The Biden Administration’s Complete Col...

The host mentioned notes for this book were available for members of the Third Thursday Book Club.

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Join Third Thursday Book Club now to get my notes for The Once and Future King by T.H. White and be a part of next month's Q&A: https://utm.io/uejl1

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