
good reads & small pleasures
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the weekly roundup
Hi readers,
Thoughts on The Shampoo Effect by Jenny Jackson.
Note: This review is mostly spoiler-free except for a tiny part towards the end which I’ve flagged.
A quick roundup
Hi! For my new subs: I occasionally send these product roundups when I have good things to share, and today I’ve got a few things. I’m saving a juicy book review to share with you next week about The Shampoo Effect by Jenny...
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The writers behind this newsletter.
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