# Ep 462 - Giving an Author a Second Chance + Briarwick Candles!

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Podcast: [Reading Glasses](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reading-glasses-586915)
Published: 2026-05-14T14:30:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/reading-glasses
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## Resource

Brea and Mallory tick off another box on the 2026 Reading Glasses Challenge: give an author a second chance. Plus, they test out Briarwick candles, and give tips for when you space out during audiobooks.

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