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Favorite Reads of August 2020

Abbe and Jess’s Favorite Reads of August 2020

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By Jessica Mizzi • 1 month ago

Abbe and Jess have been diving into several books and as usual, they want to recommend their recent reads with you!

From an array of fiction to moving essay collections, there’s bound to be your next great read in this video.

Without further ado, here are Abbe and Jess’s favorite reads of August 2020.

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