Required Reading

Not to be biased but this is a really good one!

Author Gretchen Schreiber joins me to discuss two-books-in-one, Crown Duel and Court Duel by Sherwood Smith from 1997/1998/2002?

The first book follows the adventures of young Countess Meliara "Mel" Astiar of Tlanth as she and her small group of forces rebel against the greed of King Galdran; along the way the mysterious Marquis of Shevraeth aids her, though she distrusts him. With the king now dead, the second part focuses on Mel's journey to the court in Remalna-city, where she must navigate court intrigues surrounding Shevraeth's rise to power as king. (Wikipedia)

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Its a long one because its STEPHENIE MEYER!!!! It's what she would want.

Repeat guest Jess Woodworth returns to discuss The Host!

The book is about Earth, in a post-apocalyptic time, being invaded by a parasitic alien race known as "Souls", and follows one Soul's predicament when the consciousness of her human host refuses to give up her body. (Wikipedia)

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• Required Viewing: The Nightmare Before Christmas
• The Tale of Despereaux

Author Darrin Simpson (Abby's Big Debate) joins me to discuss Roald Dahl's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY in our 60th episode!!

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This week it's French! Kelsey Buckley joins me to discuss Antoine de Saint Exupery's 1943 classic The Little Prince!

There's a little "easter" "egg" in this episode - I hope you like it!

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This week we are all eating dirt - comedian Carter Hambley joins me to discuss Brian Jacques' sword-toting-mice-fantasy series Redwall!

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Writer Lena Kouyoumdjian (Welcome to Flatch!) joins me to discuss the immaculate Rebecca by Daphne DuMaurier!

A young bride discovers herself haunted by the reputation of her husband's dead first wife Rebecca.

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Merry Happy! Professor Carly O'Brien returns for her third episode (!) to discuss A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens from 1843.

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In the new year: Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier! Redwall by Brian Jacques! And then... who knows!

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• Dealer's Choice: Johnny Tremain
• Where the Redfern Grows

Trish and I have known each other since 6th grade, and this week we revisit the first book we read in 6th grade!!!!! The Giver by Lois Lowry from 1993. Trish is an incredible educator and radiant light.

When Jonas turns 12 he is assigned a job: to become the next Giver, the only person in the perfect community to retain the memories of a life before things were perfect.

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Talent manager Elle Potruch of EP Talent joins me to discuss Kate and M. Sarah Klise's 1998 epistolary novel Regarding the Fountain. And I somehow managed to bring up Monica Lewinsky. Classic.

Eccentric artist Florence Waters designs a new water fountain for Dry Creek Middle School while Sam N's 5th grade class uncovers a secret lurking just beneath the school...

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Comedian Dylan Adler joins me to discuss Jon Krakauer's 1996 book Into the Wild about the life and death of Christopher McCandless. And also Wicked.

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