Recently I discovered that McKay's, our favorite second-hand bookstore, has been offering themed grab bags of books to help people stay on top of their reading during this season.

So, of course, I bought one—and it was 100% YA fiction.

But what kind of YA fiction was it? You'll find out as Scarlet, Dave and I discuss:

• When we can record in person again
• Which books from our bag seem like they're worth reading
• If our McKay's bag accurately reflects Nicholas Cage's career choices
• Dave prepping for the apocalypse
• The hot mess of Aaron's (abandoned) quaranbeard
• Our reflections on talking about Canada for 30 minutes last week
• How James Patterson could possibly write as much as he does (completely out of jealousy)

A few of the books we mentioned this week

Death Without Company by Craig Johnson

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron

One Second After by William R. Forstchen

All Star Superman by Grant Morrison & Frank Quitely

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews

Summer in the City by Candace Bushnell

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

Such a Pretty Girl by Laura Weiss

The Freedom Maze by Delia Sherman

Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson

The China Garden by Liz Berry

Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult & Samantha Van Leer

Radiance by Alyson Noël

Pivot Point by Kasie West

Shadowlands by Kate Brian

Very in Pieces by Megan Frazer Blakemore

The Start of Me and You by Emery Lord

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