Today we’re discussing Ghost Talkers by Mary Robinette Kowal, a WWI spy story with fantasy elements. Before we launch into our book discussion, Curtis is sharing pertinent historical background while Chelsey shares some literary history lessons. Check the show notes for spoiler timestamps and a list of book and article recommendations.

 

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Spoilers begin 12:43

Spoilers end 41:08

Ghost Talkers by Mary Robinette Kowal

About the Battle of the Somme

J.R.R. Tolkien and WWI

WWI “shell shock”

WWI poetry

Regeneration (trilogy) by Pat Barker

Testament of Youth by Vera Brittain

Maisie Dobbs series by Jaqueline Winspear

Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb

The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

1917

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien

The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare