Book It!

Books about libraries, books about bookstores, books about writers...we're talking all things books about books! From what we like about them to what they get wrong about publishing and everything in between, Jill and Michael share some of their favorites in their first post-quarantine recording session!

Featuring:

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer

Less by Andrew Sean Greer

Erasure by Percival Everett

Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler

Little Fires Everywhere Celeste Ng

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

Vacation, all we ever wanted! Michael and Jill chat about their favorite books to bring with them on vacation. Whether it's a rest and relaxation vaca or an adventurous getaway, these books and stories will be perfect for your next PTO!

No theme, just books! Michael and Jill catch each other up on what's been in their TBR piles lately, what they've been reading, and what they've been liking!

Featuring:
The Husbands by Chandler Baker
Madam by Phoebe Wynne
The Betrayals by Bridget Collins
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Temporary by Hilary Leichter
Revival Season by Monica West

At its core, Robert Jones, Jr.'s debut novel The Prophets is an enduring love story between Samuel and Isaiah--a love that casts its light on every character who crosses their path. And it was his own love for the characters that kept Robert Jones, Jr. working on it for more than a decade. We talk with the author about The Prophets, from inception to completion, how little has changed over the course of history, and how he hopes to honor those who came before him.
 
This episode is sponsored by Gay Shorts Podcast.

Our second Book Club selection was more than we could've ever hoped for. Profound and deeply moving, Robert Jones, Jr.'s debut novel THE PROPHETS is perfect book club conversation. Listen now!

This episode is sponsored by Gay Shorts Podcast.

Spoiler alert: 2020 was the absolute worst. Like many industries, publishing took a tool throughout the pandemic, leaving many authors unsure of what was going to happen with their work. In this episode, Jill and Michael go back and take a closer look at some of the 2020 titles they hope find a second life in 2021!

Featuring:

The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman

We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly

Summer by Ali Smith

The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead

Conjure Women by Afia Atakora

Baby Monster by Andrea Pfeiffer

Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim

This episode is sponsored by Bel Canto Books.

What is a fandom? Are they good or are they bad? When is it time to say goodbye to a fandom you once loved? We take a deep dive into all thing fandoms in this special crossover episode with Why Are You Like This' Jaimi Ryan and Austin Williams!

This episode is sponsored by Bel Canto Books.

In her new book The Shape of Thunder, available May 11, Jasmine Warga brings together that which never changes about adolescence with the stark reality of adolescence today. From first crushes to new interests, gun violence and mental health, Warga's book is shaped by what she calls "radical empathy."

Featuring:
The Shape of Thunder
Other Words For Home

An update from a popular season one episode, Michael and Jill tackle brand new adaptations! From the good to the bad to the just okay!

Featuring:
Emma by Jane Austen
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Normal People by Sally Rooney

Whether it's fiction, cookbooks, or cooking blogs, food acts as a natural storyteller in our lives. We have memories in the making, tales in the taste, and community in the cooking. Featuring guest cohost, home-baker @joshisbaking!

Featuring:
Dessert Person by Claire Saffitz
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
Eat Up! by Ruby Tandoh
Sizzle and Drizzle by Nancy Birtwhistle