Episode 129 of Books Are My People is sponsored by Let Gravity Seize the Dead  by Darrin Doyle. 

This week, I speak with Catherine Chidgey, the award-winning author of The Axeman's Carnival and Pet. We talk about magpies and finding the perfect point of view for your novel. 

Books Recommended: 

The Axeman’s Carnival by Catherine Chidgey

Jackie by Dawn Tripp

HORSE by Geraldine Brooks

The Grimalings by Rachel King

HUM by Helen Phillips

The Natural Way of Things By Charlotte Wood

Guest Author, Ellen Hopkins (Synch) recommends The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson

Find Catherine on:
Facebook and Twitter @cathchidgey
Instagram @Catherinechidgey
Find Tama the magpie on Twitter @tamamagpie

Giveaway: I am giving away one copy of Xochitl Gonzalez’s Anita de Monte Laughs Last. To Enter: Simply leave a comment on my Giveaway Instagram Post and subscribe to my Books Are My People newsletter on Substack.  This giveaway will close on Thursday, September 5th and I will contact the winner on September 6th. Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.

Molly The Magpie Link

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