Cracking Spines

STEP RIGHT UP, FOLKS! On display this week, in all their horror and glory, are the compelling oddities of the Binewski family. A National Book Award Finalist, as well as a cult classic in the city of Portland, Geek Love tells the story of this traveling carny family and the cultish following they inspire. Join Jon & Candice as they discuss the themes and symbols that run throughout this circus of a book. Listener discretion is advised.

This week’s book up for dissection and discussion is Bryn Greenwood’s All the Ugly & Wonderful Things. A New York Times Bestseller heralded as, “a beautiful and provocative love story,” this story follows the child of a meth dealer, as she develops an unbreakable bond with a thug who possesses a heart of gold. Tune in to hear Jon & Candice’s thoughts and if they find Ms. Greenwood’s book to be movingly wonderful, or just a hot mess of ugly.