The Laydown Podcast

9: Shop Local, Support Indies!

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Ryan, Hillary and Kelso give a passionate response to Amazon breaking the “Testaments” Embargo. They go over the reasons why you should always buy local. Plus, Ann Patchett y’all! Also, (as always) current reads and upcoming events!  

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Current Reads:
Hillary-
  • Testaments by Margaret Atwood (libro.fm)
  • Handmaid’s Tale by Margret Atwood
  • The Institute by Stephen King (libro.fm)
  • No Visible Bruises by Rachel Louise Snyder
  • She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey (libro.fm)

    Kelso-
    • Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellman
    • Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (libro.fm)
    • Weather by Jenny Offill (Out February 2020) (libro.fm)

      Ryan- 
      • Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir (libro.fm)
      • Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell (Note: As of 10/1 we still have some patches left in the store! While supplies last so come in and get the book!) (libro.fm)
      • The Testaments by Margaret Atwood (libro.fm)

        Articles Related to The Testaments Embargo
        • Article in the New York Times - “Amazon Accidentally Released Margaret Atwood’s Top-Secret ‘Handmaid’s’ Sequel
        • Article on Publisher’s Weekly - “Indie Bookstores Incensed as Amazon Breaks ‘Testaments’ Embargo”
        • Article on Publisher’s Weekly - “ABA Condemns Amazon for Breaking ‘Testaments’ Embargo”
        • Article on Lit Hub - “Amazon Breaks Sales Embargo on Margaret Atwood’s ‘The Testaments’”

          Books Mentioned During The Show
          • The Dutch House by Ann Patchett (libro.fm link narrated by Tom Hanks)
          • Carry On by Rainbow Rowell (libro.fm)
          • The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern (Out 11/2020) (libro.fm)

            Upcoming Events
            • ANN PATCHETT DISCUSSES THE DUTCH HOUSE! Wednesday, October 2nd at 7pm Please note, this is a TICKETED event, click the link for more information
            • Monday, October 1st at 6pm - Marie Harris and Rebecca Rule!
            • Sunday, October 6th at 2pm - Archer Mayor presents “Bomber’s Moon”!
            • Monday, October 7th at 5:30pm - Gibson’s Book Club discusses “Recursion” by Blake Crouch!

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