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 If you watch the news, listen to podcasts, look at social media, or engage in conversation with other readers, you know that there seems to be a renewed attack on reading. In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about the growing attacks on reading. Let us know what you think about this aggressive attack on books, and what you are doing to fight it. And remember, Issac Asimov said, “Any book worth banning is a book worth reading.”

It’s never too late for something that is important. In this episode Rachel and Carmen talk about Black History Month and their reading. Let us know what you are reading for Black History Month, and what you are reading to expand your experience, knowledge of others, and grow as a human being.  Black History Month allows us the perfect forum to shine a spotlight on this topic, but Bubbly Bibbly encourages you to read a very diverse list of titles throughout the year.   

We have seen a lot of social media posts about book recommendations for the new year. So in this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about specific book recommendations that have been presented to us, and whether or not we are going to read them. Let us know which books have been recommended to you, and whether or not they are on your TBR.

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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

Astrid and Veronika by Linda Olsson

Women Talking by Miriam Toews

As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh

The Lighthouse Witches by C J Cooke

Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette

Independent People by Halldor Laxness

The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix

James Patterson’s The Women’s Murder Club Series

Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

Educated by Tara Westover

West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

In this episode, Carmen and Rachel talk about the differences Carmen has discovered in reading and listening to a book. Let us know what you think the differences are in audio versus physical book, and what makes you choose one over the other. And remember, Author of “Parallel”, Shana Chartier, said: “Someone needs to buy a radio station, then play nothing but audio books, with a different genre of book played at set times. That way we can always have something new to read, no matter where we are.” 

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In this episode, Carmen and Rachel are going to talk about books that have not aged well. We are talking books that are not as well-received as it was when it was written. There may be some themes, characters, or plot elements that have become less acceptable over time. And that is the beauty of reading. You can really see how the world and its attitudes have changed over the years through what has been printed during specific timelines. Books that have been read widely throughout the years, but perhaps should be read alongside a more recent book that more accurately portrays reality.  Read, think, discuss. Repeat. So let’s get started!

Carmen and Rachel wish you the merriest of the season. As you do, please enjoy some of our best episodes from last year.

Day 14 has us listening to our top rated episode – Horror: Episode 44.

Carmen and Rachel wish you the merriest of the season. As you do, please enjoy some of our best episodes from last year.

Today has us listening to Episode 41: Why the F*%$ is THAT on my Shelf?

Carmen and Rachel wish you the merriest of the season. As you do, please enjoy some of our best episodes from last year.

Day 12 has us listening to Episode 62 – Give Me A Break!!

Carmen and Rachel wish you the merriest of the season. As you do, please enjoy some of our best episodes from last year.

Day 11 has us enjoying Palate Cleansers: Episode 61.

Carmen and Rachel wish you the merriest of the season. As you do, please enjoy some of our best episodes from last year.

Day 10 has us Loving the Library: Episode 30