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The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois

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John rated a book it was ok Life After Life (Todd Family, #1) by Kate Atkinson	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Well-enough written, but 2-½ hours into the audiobook, nothing had happened. Domestic soap-opera set in the early 20th century. Not my cup of tea.
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