‘My Favorite Murder’ podcasters get even more personal in their new book

The room was filled with rare books, black balloons and Murderinos. The die-hard fans of “My Favorite Murder,” a true-crime comedy podcast, recently gathered at the Strand bookstore’s Rare Books Room to celebrate the publication of “Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered,” a combination memoir and advice... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

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Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy Recommends His Favorite Books

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