Is fantasy better than dystopian fiction? Historical fiction vs. realistic? Our teen council debates which genres are better. They also share book news, local sports and what new books are coming to the library soon. Recorded on November 10th, 2025 Books discussed are: <a href="https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S143C4573657" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Coldwire</a> by Chloe Gong <a href="https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S143C4607785" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A Fate So Cold</a> by Amanda Foody <a href="https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S143C4607785" target="_blank" rel="noopener">My Roommate from Hell</a> by Cale Dietrich <a href="https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S143C3717029" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dragon Hoops</a> by Gene Luen Yang

Is fantasy better than dystopian fiction? Historical fiction vs. realistic? Our teen council debates which genres are better. They also share book news, local sports and what new books are coming to the library soon. Recorded on November 10th, 2025 Books discussed are: Coldwire by Chloe Gong A Fate So Cold by Amanda Foody My Roommate from Hell by Cale Dietrich Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang

Is fantasy better than dystopian fiction? Historical fiction vs. realistic? Our teen council debates which genres are better. They also share book news, local sports and what new books are coming to the library soon. Recorded on November 10th, 2025 Books discussed are: <a href="https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S143C4573657" rel="noopener noreferrer">Coldwire</a> by Chloe Gong <a href="https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S143C4607785" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Fate So Cold</a> by Amanda Foody <a href="https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S143C4607785" rel="noopener noreferrer">My Roommate from Hell</a> by Cale Dietrich <a href="https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S143C3717029" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dragon Hoops</a> by Gene Luen Yang

Chowder Chat 8.3: What's the best book genre? - a debate

The Cedar Mill Library's podcasts include teen book discussions, library performances, oral histories from local immigrants, and discussions with the founders of the library about its origins.  The Cedar Mill Library is a nonprofit community library located in the Portland Oregon metropolitan area.

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The Cedar Mill Library's podcasts include teen book discussions, library performances, oral histories from local immigrants, and discussions with the founders of the library about its origins. The Cedar Mill Library is a nonprofit community library located in the Portland Oregon metropolitan area.

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Chowder Chat 8.3: What's the best book genre? - a debate