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Ask HN: What did you read recently? Preferably long form, non-tech

4 pointsby atulatul9 months ago

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steven_noble9 months ago
"Radio Birdman: Retaliate First", by Murray Engleheart. First full history of the pioneering Australian proto-punk outfit.
toomuchtodo9 months ago
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