This episode, we dive into Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar—and let’s just say, we didn’t all walk away with the same take. Between shifting POVs, existential spirals, and one ending that sparked serious debate, this book had us questioning identity, purpose, and what it means to live a meaningful life. Buckle up for a discussion that’s as messy, layered, and thought-provoking as the novel itself.

Next book club book: My Friends by Fredrik Backman

Checked out:

Lin

• The God of the Woods - Liz Moore
• There, There - Tommy Orange
• The Bride Test - Helen Hoang

Shan

• My Friends - Fredrik Backman
• Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins
• The Disappeared - Rebecca J. Sanford
• The God of the Woods - Liz Moore
• Intermezzo - Sally Rooney

Stan

• You Never Forget Your First - Alexis Coe
• The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion
• The Shadow of What Was Lost - James Islington