Gretchen joins us from Austin to review a book in a very special guest appearance. 

Lu reviews a book that was written for adults this time... as she delves into a historical fiction title that covers a topic that is very near and dear to librarians' hearts. 

Katie reviews a book that was selected for her by her secret Santa... and it is a post apocalyptic science fiction/fantasy book that was based loosely on Navajo mythology.

Amber reviews a horror title written by the author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. 

Rachel reviews two books that were selected for her by her Secret Santa. It just so happens that both were set in England in between the 1940s and 1950s. Hear her take on the whole reader recommendation experience here.

Sam reviews a book that was selected for him by his Secret Santa. Did this mystery title win our horror aficionado over?

Cherie reviews a paranormal romance mystery mashup that was recommended to her by her secret Santa this year.

Chazley chooses to review an author rather than a book in this unconventional chapter of our podcast. 

Jamie reviews Atwood's 35 year in the making follow-up to The Handmaid's Tale. 

Sabrina reviews a book from her favorite inspirational historical fiction authors: With This Pledge by Tamera Alexander.