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  • Because I Don't Know What You Mean and What You Don't

  • By: Josie Long
  • Narrated by: Josie Long
  • Length: 5 hrs and 31 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (18 ratings)

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Because I Don't Know What You Mean and What You Don't

By: Josie Long
Narrated by: Josie Long
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Summary

From a comic mastermind comes this brilliant collection of stories

Three teenagers believe they are witches.

A woman defaces a local billboard.

A bored landlord tries to influence his son's best friend.

A cul-de-sac WhatsApp group discusses eggs at length.

A heavily pregnant woman finds a way to time travel and a girl discovers joy on a stolen bicycle . . .

Each tale paints a life in miniature and offers an escape chute from the catastrophes of modern life.

Keep listening after the credits for an interview with Josie Long.

©2023 Josie Long (P)2023 Canongate Books
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A brilliant collection of stories

The stories move at a good pace and the characters are fully developed. There is a lot of variety in the stories, told through different narrators.

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Great!

Varied & highly original short stories. Thoroughly enjoyed this collection. I hope Josie Long writes more.

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Beautifully written rollercoaster

Absolutely loved listening to Josie reading her book. I don’t think I’ve felt so many different emotions all at once.
Wonderful 🤩

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beautifully on point collection of stories

Really enjoyed this. Very relatable and human. Simple plots with twists and turns that were heartwarming felt, even the low points. Josie has created a beautiful book. let's hope there will be another...

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Beautiful, moving and hilarious

One of the best short story collections I have ever listened to! The depth and weight of all the stories stays with you long after it is finished. Beautifully written and read 💜

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don't bother

can't believe I wasted a Credit on this tedious listen! I thought it was going to be entertaining not draining

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