Rachel and Carmen discuss whether they reread books. Do you reread a book or books? Why or why not?

Episode Links:

Being There by Jerzy KosinskiThe Career of Nicodemus Dyzma by Tadeusz Dołęga-MostowiczThe Christmas Pearl by Dorothea Benton FrankDark Places by Gillian FlynnGone Girl by Gillian FlynnHarry Potter Series by J. K. RowlingThe Hobbit by J. R. R. TolkeinSharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Rachel and Carmen are having fun discussing one hit wonders, not only in the record industry, but also in the book industry. Let us know which literary one hit wonders have resonated with you.

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Songs:

“Come on Eileen” by Dexy’s Midnight Runners“Don’t You Forget About Me” by Simple Minds“I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts“Rapper’s Delight” by Sugar Hill Gang“Tubthumping” by  Chumbawamba“Video Killed the Radio Star” by The Buggles“Whip It” by Devo

Books:

The Bell Jar by Sylvia PlathBlack Beauty by Anna SewellCatch-22 by Joseph HellerCatcher in the Rye by J. D. SalingerA Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy TooleDoctor Zhivago by Boris PasternakGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellInvisible Man by Ralph EllisonTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeUncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriett Beecher Stowe

We are officially in the fall season! If you live in the Deep South, like we do, you know that it takes until October to really feel like you can pull out those sweaters and pack up the tank tops. In this episode, Rachel and Carmen are talking about “falling into books”. Let us know which book made you a lifelong reader, and tell us how old you were at the time.

Here are the links to this episode:

The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein Gone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThere There by Tommy OrangeWhen Books Went to War by Molly Guptill ManningWuthering Heights by Emily BronteRebecca by Daphne du MaurierEmma by Jane AustenThe Vanishing Half by Brit Barnett

Rachel and Carmen discuss the horror genre. Comment and let us know your top five scary books, short stories, or authors. Or if you have a great Halloween cocktail, please share in our comments.

Here are the links to our discussion:

CreepyPasta The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan PoeThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

Rachel and Carmen discuss book awards. Be sure to comment and let us know what you think about book awards, and if they influence what you read.

Here are the links to our discussion:Literary Prizes discussed:

Nobel Prize in LiteratureThe Booker PrizeNational Book AwardsThe Pulitzer PrizeAgatha AwardsThe EdgarsBram Stoker AwardsShirley Jackson AwardNebula AwardsHugo AwardsLocus AwardsNewberry MedalCarnegie MedalCaldecott Medal

Books Discussed:

Lincoln in the Bardo by George SaundersCharlotte’s Web by E. B. WhiteThe Nickel Boys by Colson WhiteheadThe Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

Rachel and Carmen discuss books that have changed their perspective.

Links for the episode:

Tequila SunriseThe Hate You Give by Angie Thomas A Woman is No Man by Etaf RumJane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Rachel and Carmen are joined by Rosie to discuss the book, Normal People by Sally Rooney.

Rachel and Carmen discuss Banned Books Week (September 27th – October 3,2020). How do you feel about challenging and banning material? What have been some of your favorite challenged books?

Here are the links:

Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher StoweTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThe Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret AtwoodThe Harry Potter Series by J. K. RowlingIn Cold Blood by Truman Capote