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Books make the perfect stocking stuffers! Stop by Books make the perfect stocking stuffers! Stop by your local independent bookstore to stock up on your favorite titles like From Away, Daditude, and Mark Twain's Guide!
Need a gift for the social media addicts in your l Need a gift for the social media addicts in your life? The travelers? The California lovers? Here it is.
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"A charming take on California cuisine… This wel "A charming take on California cuisine… This well-crafted cookbook serves as an excellent guide to living in tune with nature and the seasons," says @publisherswkly. We say, May 2021 can't come soon enough!
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Books make the perfect stocking stuffers! Stop by Books make the perfect stocking stuffers! Stop by your local independent bookstore to stock up on your favorite titles like From Away, Daditude, and Mark Twain's Guide!
Need a gift for the social media addicts in your l Need a gift for the social media addicts in your life? The travelers? The California lovers? Here it is.
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