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POV Book Feature: Griffin Shea’s Top Reads of the Week

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This week on our book feature, Phemelo chats to Bridge Books owner Griffin Shea about the reads he can't put down. From the hauntingly beautiful Lincoln in the Bardo to Travis Baldree’s delightful Bookshops & Bonedust, plus a powerful deep dive into the book trade and a Ron Chernow take on Mark Twain.

29 Jul 2025 5PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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