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The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story
The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story by Pagan Kennedy appears in NPR’s 2025 Books We Love guide. NPR’s editors categorized the recommendation around nonfiction, staff picks, book club ideas, placing it within the year’s broader reading conversation.
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