
Tomes of a Thousand Disappointments: The Tale of Heck's Used Books
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05/18/22 • 10 min
On today's minisode, we dive into the history of Heck's Used Books, a mysterious bookstore that has appeared without warning in outlet malls since the 1990s. Its unusual wares ranged from the bizarre to the out-and-out disturbing. Why did people buy from this place? What did they see in there? Find out, only on Liminal Criminals.
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On today's minisode, we dive into the history of Heck's Used Books, a mysterious bookstore that has appeared without warning in outlet malls since the 1990s. Its unusual wares ranged from the bizarre to the out-and-out disturbing. Why did people buy from this place? What did they see in there? Find out, only on Liminal Criminals.
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CONTENT WARNING: Liminal Criminals is a fictional crime/comedy podcast, and contains elements which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
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