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Infinite Jest

Episodes Book Club: Infinite Jest, Week Three

In which the book begins to find... a plot??

Lily Osler Emily St. James

Lily Osler, Emily St. James

13 Aug 2026 — 12 min read
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Bulk up with Infinite Jest! | Credit: Emily St. James

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