Anyone who loves reading (or listening to!) books will appreciate the slew of summer reading suggestions served up in this episode. Sarah and Ellison recommend a baker’s dozen of books, after talking about a recent South Carolina earthquake and Sarah’s cortisone shots. The literary talk starts at 17:35.

Ancestor Trouble: A Reckoning and a Reconciliation: Maud Newton

Sandy Hook: An American Tragedy and the Battle for Truth: Elizabeth Williamson

The Invisible Kingdom: Reimagining Chronic Illness: Meghan O'Rourke

Happy-Go-Lucky: David Sedaris

Horse: Geraldine Brooks

Groundskeeping: Lee Cole

Sea of Tranquility: Emily St. John Mandel

Lessons in Chemistry: Bonnie Garmus

Jackie & Me: Louis Bayard

The Change: Kirsten Miller

The Foundling: Ann Leary

Meant to Be: Emily Giffin

The Wise Women: Gina Sorell

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