The Murmur of Bees is a lyrical novel set during the Mexican revolution about a special young boy and the family who adopts him. Neha and Shruti discuss themes of faith and wonder, good versus evil, and magic realism. They share what they loved about the book, while also touching on the importance of authorial intent, asking the question: is history still being written by the winners?

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Shelf Discovery:

The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia

Neha - The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles; and All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

Shruti - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke; and Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

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