The Laydown Podcast

5: UpLit, Escapism, and Activism!

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Ryan, Kelso and Hillary discuss the growing trend of "Light Lit" as well as the importance of Activism Literature; Plus, our Current reads and upcoming book events!

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Current Reads:
Kelso-
  • Bel Canto by Anne Patchett
  • The New Me by Halle Butler 
    Hillary-
    • There, There by Tommy Orange
    Ryan- 
    • A Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay (audiobook on Libro.fm)

    Books from the Future (Upcoming Titles): 
    Ryan-
    • Verify by Joelle Charbonneau (out 9/24/2019)
    • Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson (Out 6/4/2019)

      • "UpLit" Books:  
      Ryan -
      • The Extraordinary Journey of Vivienne Marshall by Shannon Kirk
      • The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
        • Hillary -
        • The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon
        • Things Invisible to See by Nancy Willard
        • Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
          • Kelso - 
          • A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
          • Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby 
          • One Day by David Nicholls
          • The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson
          • The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man by Jonas Jonasson

            • Literature With A Message:
              Ryan -
            • The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
            • Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli
            • Feminist Baby by Loryn Brantz
            • Red: A Crayon's Story by Michael Hall
            • Pride Colors by Robin Stevenson
              • Hillary -
              • Where the Lost Dogs Go by Susannah Charleston
              • The Scent of the Missing by Susannah Charleston
              • The Possibility Dogs by Susannah Charleston

                • Other Books Mentioned:
                Hunger Games Series
                Golden State by Ben Winters
                Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
                Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood
                The Testaments (Handmaid's Tale Sequel) by Margaret Atwood
                Night Bird by Alice Hoffman
                Alice Hoffman and Anne Tyler (authors)
                Educated by Tara Westover
                What Milo Saw by Virginia Macgregor

                Extra Links:
                Gibson's Book Club reads Educated by Tara Westover
                The Open Discussion Project reads The Inclusive Economy by Michael D. Tanner
                Two Youth Authors, Twice the Stories! Event with Amy Makechine & Susan Carlton
                As Far As The Stars with Virginia Mcgregor Event

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