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Why do we still laugh when times are hard? With Ocean Vuong
I'm looking for a novel that reads like poetry - where should I start? Can you recommend a queer love story with a happy conclusion? What are the best books that explore small-town life? We put your book dilemmas to best...
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Why do we still laugh when times are hard? With Ocean Vuong is an episode from The Penguin Podcast by Penguin Books UK. I'm looking for a novel that reads like poetry - where should I start? Can you recommend a queer love story with a happy...
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Published Oct 1, 2025, 53:40 long, audio available.
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