Instead of looking back on the entire year of 2021 (because that might not be too fun), today we look back on the year through the books we read. Find out which we loved best, which surprised us, and which were not as good as we had hoped.

PS Listen to this mini-episode to hear what Aurelio read this year.

Katy's Books Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead

The Lover by Marguerite Duras

Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

The Cold Millions by Jess Walter

Stoner by John Williams

Tiffany's Books

The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith

Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont by Elizabeth Taylor

D: A Tale of Two Worlds by Michel Faber

The Awakening by Kate Chopin

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