Nerds of the Old Republic: The Drinking Person’s #Scifi Club

Oct 24 2024 63 ep. 48 mins 7

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We’re literature nerds, sci-fi geeks and lovers of cocktails. Join us each month as we pick a different sci fi, fantasy, or speculative fiction book and pair it with a signature drink! Grab a class and a copy of our book recommendation and join our book club online.

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