Louise and Virginia do a deep dive into the very contentious topic of Cancel Culture and the trend of cancelling books and authors. They also touch on the subject of banning books (and indeed burning books), which always have the opposite effect of that sought. Virginia and Lou both have very strong opinions on the subject and it’s such an interesting conversation. They also discuss a few great non-bookish things they’ve been diving into of late.

Books

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne, 2006, Doubleday

All the Bright Places by John Boyne, 2022, Doubleday

Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut, 1969

Lady Chatterley’s Lover by D H Lawrence, 1928.

The Trial of Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Edited by CH Rolphe

TV Shows

Vardy v Rooney-Binge

Murder on the Homefront – Netflix

Significant Others – ABC iView

Nolly – Foxtel

Podcast

The Banned Books Podcast