Well, it happened. For the first time, we were called out online this week for not being sincere in our desire to welcome everyone. It was bound to happen, but it still hurts. We address that and talk about why we carry the books we carry and why we have the events we do. And if you ever question anything about Nooks or feel like we're being insincere or misguided, we would love to have a conversation with you about it.

Shawn also finally finished reading a bestselling book that has wildly varying reviews and gives his take on it. And Maile talks about why she needs light books these days.

Books Mentioned:

Habits of the Sea by Shea Earnshaw Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt Theo of Golden by Allen Levi Tom's Crossing by Mark Danielewski Beloved by Toni Morrison

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