Audio Book Club: "Imperial Bedrooms," by Bret Easton Ellis

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Audio Book Club: "Imperial Bedrooms," by Bret Easton Ellis

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Stephen Metcalf, Troy Patterson, and Michael Agger discuss Bret Easton Ellis’ book, Imperial Bedrooms. We recommend, but don't insist, that you read the book before listening to this audio programLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jul 18, 2010

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