Ben Loory Reads 'The Poet' & 'The Squid Who Fell in Love with the Sun'

Otherppl with Brad Listi by Brad Listi

Sep 19, 202624:07Arts

Vol. 19 of Story Time, featuring an author reading aloud from his/her/their work. In this episode, ⁠Ben Loory⁠ reads two stories. The first story is called 'The Poet,' from his debut collection entitled ⁠Stories for Nigh...

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