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  • #147 | We're in 2026 - but the bell of the ball is 2016

    #147 | We're in 2026 - but the bell of the ball is 2016
    Jan 23 2026

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re ringing in the start of 2026 by discussing the 2016 trend, and all the content that dropped over the holiday break! They’re chatting People We Meet on Vacation, the golden globes, Ponies, Emily in Paris, Heated Rivalry, Traitors, Stranger Things, the Taylor Swift doc, and more!

    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls

    TEAM EDWARD: new bonus AMA is up now, and the first Heated Rivalry episode commentary will be up shortly if it’s not already!

    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 1:35:57

    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Get Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156

    We’ll be at LOVE LIT CON in San Diego! https://lovelit.com/

    Our TFF Panel with Christina Lauren will be at 2:15 pm on Friday!! <3

    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone

    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/

    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!

    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/

    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy

    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    2 ore e 10 min
  • 146 | OUR TOP 25 Moments of 2025

    146 | OUR TOP 25 Moments of 2025
    Jan 2 2026
    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today they’re going through their top 25 moments of 2025! The last episode of 2025!! PLUS they chat the Taylor Swift doc and more! After this episode we’ll be on hiatus for two weeks, then, we’ll be back for season 4!!

    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls

    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 25:00

    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156

    THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:

    Brooklyn, New York - January 6th
    @ Word Bookstore - 7PM
    in conversation with Alexandria Bellefleur
    RSVP: https://withfriends.co/event/27177316/christine_riccio


    Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7th
    Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pm
    in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maeher
    TICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107


    Memphis, TN - January 9th
    Novel Memphis - 6pm
    in conversation with Kelsey Impicciche
    387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117
    RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    Austin, TX - January 11th
    Lark & Owl Booksellers - 7pm
    In conversation with Natasha Polis
    205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626
    TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone

    JANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CA
    The Ripped Bodice - 7pm
    in conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth
    3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232
    TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets


    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:
    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone

    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/
    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!


    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/

    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy

    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    2 ore e 19 min
  • #145 | Fangirl Besties Holiday Exchange & End of Year Reflections

    #145 | Fangirl Besties Holiday Exchange & End of Year Reflections
    Dec 19 2025

    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today is their holiday gift exchange special!!! PLUS today they chat: the drama, Taylor Swift, and the new shadowhunters book Better in Black.


    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls


    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 25:00


    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156


    THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:


    Brooklyn, New York - January 6th


    @ Word Bookstore - 7PM


    in conversation with Alexandria Bellefleur


    RSVP: https://withfriends.co/event/27177316/christine_riccio


    Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7th


    Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pm


    in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maeher


    TICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107


    Memphis, TN - January 9th


    Novel Memphis - 6pm


    in conversation with Kelsey Impicciche


    387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117


    RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    Austin, TX - January 11th


    Lark & Owl Booksellers - 7pm


    In conversation with Natasha Polis


    205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626


    TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    JANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CA


    The Ripped Bodice - 7pm


    in conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth


    3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232


    TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets


    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:


    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/


    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!


    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/


    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy


    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    1 ora e 13 min
  • #144 | WE HEART STRANGER THINGS

    #144 | WE HEART STRANGER THINGS
    Dec 12 2025
    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today's they’re talking Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 1! And the evolution of their thoughts on the series! PLUS today they chat: Golden Globe nominations, the Drama, Roof Man, Spotify Wrapped, Heated Rivalry, and more!


    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls


    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 47:15


    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156


    THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:


    Brooklyn, New York - January 6th

    in conversation with Alexandria Bellefleur
    more info to come! keep an eye on @xtinemay 's instagram



    Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7th

    Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pm

    in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maeher

    TICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107



    Memphis, TN - January 9th

    Novel Memphis - 6pm

    in conversation with Kelsey Impicciche

    387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117

    RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone



    Austin, TX - January 11th

    Lark & Owl Booksellers - 7pm

    In conversation with Natasha Polis

    205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626

    TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    JANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CA

    The Ripped Bodice - 7pm

    in conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth

    3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232

    TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets



    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/

    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!



    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/


    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy


    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    1 ora e 47 min
  • #143 | Have we changed FOR GOOD? - Wicked Part 2 Review

    #143 | Have we changed FOR GOOD? - Wicked Part 2 Review
    Nov 28 2025
    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today's they’re talking WICKED, part 2: how the sequel stood up against the first film, our grievances, what stood out, and more. PLUS today they chat: the Hunger Games Sunrise on the Reaper trailer, Sabrina Carpenter, Dancing with the Stars, and more!


    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls


    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 37:41

    BEHIND THE SCENES WITH NATASHA & CHRISTINE - our interview with Peacock’s All Her Fault Writer / Creator Meghan Gallagher starts at: 1:30:57



    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156


    THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:


    Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7th

    Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pm

    in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maeher

    TICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107



    Memphis, TN - January 9th

    Novel Memphis - 6pm

    in conversation with Kelsey Impicciche

    387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117

    RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone



    Austin, TX - January 11th

    Lark & Owl Booksellers - 7pm

    In conversation with Natasha Polis

    205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626

    TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    JANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CA

    The Ripped Bodice - 7pm

    in conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth

    3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232

    TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets



    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/

    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!



    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/


    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy


    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    2 ore e 2 min
  • #142 | Wicked is a PHENOMENON

    #142 | Wicked is a PHENOMENON
    Nov 21 2025
    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today's they’re talking WICKED, part 1: why we all relate to it so deeply, our favorite moments of the film, and how wild the different brand collaborations they have are. PLUS today they chat: Sabrina Carpenter making Alice in Wonderland, Taylor Swift’s upcoming documentary, I Love LA, The Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie, and more.


    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls


    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT: 39:30


    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156


    THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:


    Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7th

    Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pm

    in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maeher

    TICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107



    Memphis, TN - January 9th

    Novel Memphis - 6pm

    in conversation with Kelsey Impicciche

    387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117

    RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone



    Austin, TX - January 11th

    Lark & Owl Booksellers - 7pm

    In conversation with Natasha Polis

    205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626

    TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    JANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CA

    The Ripped Bodice - 7pm

    in conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth

    3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232

    TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets



    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/

    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!



    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/


    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy


    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    1 ora e 31 min
  • #141 | The Frankenstein Trope alway SLAPS

    #141 | The Frankenstein Trope alway SLAPS
    Nov 7 2025
    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today's they’re talking Frankenstein inspired films and tv — and comparing/contrasting the themes highlighted in those stories to Netflix’s new Guillermo del Toro’s gorgeous new Frankenstein film. If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s streaming now, but they will warn you before any spoilers come about. PLUS today they chat: their 3 year anniversary, a Red White & Royal Blue sequel, American Horror story’s casting for season 13, Regretting You, Love is Blind, Percy Jackson, and more.

    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls

    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT 38:00

    fangirl teatime starts at: 2:08:00

    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156


    THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:


    Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7th

    Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pm

    in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maeher

    TICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107



    Memphis, TN - January 9th

    Novel Memphis - 6pm

    in conversation with Kelsey Impicciche

    387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117

    RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone



    Austin, TX - January 11th

    Lark & Owl Booksellers - 7pm

    205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626

    TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    JANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CA

    The Ripped Bodice - 7pm

    in conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth

    3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232

    TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets



    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/

    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!



    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/


    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com


    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/


    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod


    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy


    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    2 ore e 8 min
  • #140 | THE 2025 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL FEAT. LAUREN DOES COSPLAY!

    #140 | THE 2025 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL FEAT. LAUREN DOES COSPLAY!
    Oct 31 2025
    Christine Riccio & Natasha Polis talk all things nerdy in the book, tv, movie, pop culture, fandoms, and how they integrate into their adult lives. Today's they’re talking HALLOWEEN and how their perspective on it has shifted now that cosplay is a big part of their lives. Today they have special guest and professional cosplay queen Lauren Does Cosplay!! They chat Halloweens past, cosplay triumphs, plus they discuss Star Wars news, Fallout, the new Bruce Springsteen movie, Die My Love, and more!

    Today in Fangirl Tea Time: Join Christine and Natasha for more stories about their recent life escapades. Support the pod by joining the Forking Fangirls Patreon community: http://patreon.com/thoseforkingfangirls


    MAIN DISCUSSION STARTS AT 57:46


    fangirl teatime starts at: 1:48:30


    Follow the visual show on our Youtube: http://youtube.com/@thoseforkingfangirls


    FIND LAUREN ON THE INTERWEBS:

    TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauren.does.cosplay?lang=en

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurendoescosplay/


    Preorder Christine’s new book THIRTY, FLIRTY, & FOREVER ALONE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1662532156


    THE THIRTY FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE BOOK TOUR:


    NYC - JANUARY 6TH

    *buffering*


    Collingswood, New Jersey / Philly area - January 7th

    Kiss & Tale Romance Bookshop - 6pm

    in conversation with Hannah Nicole Maeher

    TICKETS: https://kisstalebookshop.com/events/3873820260107



    Memphis, TN - January 9th

    Novel Memphis - 6pm

    in conversation with Kelsey Impicciche

    387 Perkins Ext., Memphis, TN 38117

    RSVP: https://novelmemphis.com/event/2026-01-09/christine-riccio-w-kelsey-impicciche-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone



    Austin, TX - January 11th

    Lark & Owl Booksellers - 7pm

    205 6th St Suite 101, Georgetown, TX 78626

    TICKETS: https://www.larkandowlbooksellers.com/products/christine-riccio-author-event-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    JANUARY - 14 - Culver City, CA

    The Ripped Bodice - 7pm

    in conversation with Olivie Blake/Alexene Farol Follmuth

    3806 Main St, Culver City, CA 90232

    TICKETS: https://www.therippedbodice.com/events-and-tickets



    Add Thirty Flirty & Forever Alone on Goodreads:

    https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230393104-thirty-flirty-and-forever-alone


    Check out Natasha’s sewing classes: https://www.natashapolis.com/

    Join our patron to get 10 dollars off the classes!

    Website: https://thoseforkingfangirls.com/

    Email us feedback: thoseforkingfangirls@gmail.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoseforkingfangirls/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/forkfangirlspod

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thoseforkingfangirls

    Get Christine’s novel Attached at the Hip: https://a.co/d/grmPeVy

    Check out the Selkie Collection and get 10% off your order with code TASHAPOLIS https://selkiecollection.com/collections/all
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    1 ora e 52 min