For today's episode, we are swapping reads that challenge our literary comfort zones. Emily chose One Day by David Nicholls for Abigail to read, and Abigail selected Heartsopper, vol. 1 by Alice Oseman for Emily to read. We're sharing our thoughts, FEELINGS, expectations, and recommendations after reading each other's chosen books. 

In addition, we're recommending recent reads including...

• Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
• Asiri and the Amaru by Natalia Hernandez

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