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We read books recommended by Lauren, our in-house librarian, who is still out of commission, and it’s unanimous. She’s a book whisperer.

Aileen read and thoroughly enjoyed Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal a lively, sexy, and thought-provoking East-meets-West story about community, friendship, and women's lives at all ages.

Alisa read Deborah Harkness’s A Discovery of Witches and her lifelong mission now is go out to dinner with Deborah.

And Josie became a Naomi Novik fangirl for life after reading A Deadly Education.

We read books recommended by Lauren, our in-house librarian, who is still out of commission, and it’s unanimous. She’s a book whisperer.

Aileen read and thoroughly enjoyed Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal a lively, sexy, and thought-provoking East-meets-West story about community, friendship, and women's lives at all ages.

Alisa read Deborah Harkness’s A Discovery of Witches and her lifelong mission now is go out to dinner with Deborah.

And Josie became a Naomi Novik fangirl for life after reading A Deadly Education.

Unfortunately, Lauren couldn’t make it, but the remaining gang soldiers on without her and discusses captivity and survival stories.

Aileen re-read Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews and found that her opinion of this once beloved book had changed drastically since her teen years. Many of the things she adored about this “forbidden read” shocked her now, and the gang discussed how the Me Too movement has changed the way many books are viewed.

Alisa went full boy vs. nature with Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. This beautifully written book was a much-needed reminder of hope and self-reliance for Alisa after her encounter with Lord of the Flies last week, and she would highly recommend this book to parents to read with their middle-grade children.

Josie has her own story of survival to gush about with Dragonsinger by one of her greatest writing heroes, Anne McCaffrey. Part of the first fantasy series that Josie ever read—The Dragonriders of Pern—this feminist portrayal of a young girl who survives in a dangerous world on her own is still a cherished source of inspiration to Josie. Oh, and there are dragons in it. ‘Nuff said.

Unfortunately, Lauren couldn’t make it, but the remaining gang soldiers on without her and discusses captivity and survival stories.

Aileen re-read Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews and found that her opinion of this once beloved book had changed drastically since her teen years. Many of the things she adored about this “forbidden read” shocked her now, and the gang discussed how the Me Too movement has changed the way many books are viewed.

Alisa went full boy vs. nature with Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. This beautifully written book was a much-needed reminder of hope and self-reliance for Alisa after her encounter with Lord of the Flies last week, and she would highly recommend this book to parents to read with their middle-grade children.

Josie has her own story of survival to gush about with Dragonsinger by one of her greatest writing heroes, Anne McCaffrey. Part of the first fantasy series that Josie ever read—The Dragonriders of Pern—this feminist portrayal of a young girl who survives in a dangerous world on her own is still a cherished source of inspiration to Josie. Oh, and there are dragons in it. ‘Nuff said.

We chose to go dark on this one, all except for Lauren who went with some lighter fare because sometimes you read what the book gods send your way and you don't ask any questions.

Aileen tips off the book talk with her pick, The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier. Alisa cuts the line with Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Lauren brightens the mood with A Season for Second Chances by Jenni Bayliss, and Josie wraps things up with the dark and heavy, Dune, by Frank Herbert.

Lauren also gives some insight into the way libraries acquire books and muses about who decides what books are worthy for awards, and exactly how does one become invited to a dinner with the original influencers, the ALA. 

 

We chose to go dark on this one, all except for Lauren who went with some lighter fare because sometimes you read what the book gods send your way and you don't ask any questions.

Aileen tips off the book talk with her pick, The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier. Alisa cuts the line with Lord of the Flies by William Golding. Lauren brightens the mood with A Season for Second Chances by Jenny Bayliss, and Josie wraps things up with the dark and heavy, Dune, by Frank Herbert.

Lauren also gives some insight into the way libraries acquire books and muses about who decides what books are worthy for awards, and exactly how does one become invited to a dinner with the original influencers, the ALA. 

 

What is it about certain books that brings us back, again and again? Why re-read at all, considering there are so many great books waiting on our TBR lists?  Well, this week we break down our favorite re-reads.

Aileen dusts off her old copy of Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret by Judy Blume.

Lauren shares A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith.

Alisa comes prepared with her stack of Twilight novels by Stephanie Meyer.

And Josie lets her freak flag fly with A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.  

What is it about certain books that brings us back, again and again? Why re-read at all, considering there are so many great books waiting on our TBR lists?  Well, this week we break down our favorite re-reads.

Aileen dusts off her old copy of Are You There God, It’s Me Margaret by Judy Blume.

Lauren shares A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith.

Alisa comes prepared with her stack of Twilight novels by Stephanie Meyer.

And Josie lets her freak flag fly with A Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.  

Since this is a podcast celebrating books and friends we thought it was important for our second episode to cover books centered around friendships.

We discuss Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells, Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg, and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares.

We also discuss the terms plotters and pantsers when it comes to writing styles, getting our social mojos back as we all come out of hibernation, and Josie offers some insight into the status of the upcoming books in the Starcrossed series.

Since this is a podcast celebrating books and friends we thought it was important for our second episode to cover books centered around friendships.

We discuss Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells, Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg, and The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares.

We also discuss the terms plotters and pantsers when it comes to writing styles, getting our social mojos back as we all come out of hibernation, and Josie offers some insight into the status of the upcoming books in the Starcrossed series.