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More Tinsel Tales
- Favorite Christmas Stories from NPR
- Narrated by: David Greene
- Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
- Radio/TV Program
- Release date: 10-22-13
- Language: English
- Publisher: HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books
Regular price: $16.06
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Publisher's Summary
Each year, listeners tune in to NPR for holiday offerings of all kinds: funny, touching, insightful, and surprising. Now anyone can listen to these evergreen delights while driving to the mall, wrapping gifts, entertaining friends, or relaxing in front of a crackling fire.
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