There Will Be Books

Matt has a new job and Peter has eaten too many cookies but that's not important. What's important is selecting the December book. As always many great nominations, and I don't know if it's the holiday spirit but we once again couldn't help ourselves with just one book....we selected two! Listen and hopefully we selected the books you found most interesting. Enjoy!

Books Nominated:

Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris

Lest Darkness Fall by L. Sprague de Camp

A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote

The Beginning Place by Ursula K Le Guin

Hogfather by Terry Pratchett

The Image by Daniel J. Boorstin

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We read Sarah Waters' novel "The Little Stranger," and on this episode we discuss why Waters is such an excellent writer and how she cleverly constructs this story and heightens the tension along the way. We discuss theories and plot points and wonder who is ultimately haunting the characters. Hope you enjoy!

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The holidays are just around the corner so we thought we'd discuss our time as booksellers in a large retail bookstore. We look back at the bestsellers that year and reminisce on our time in book retail. Plus, Matt's visiting family, so he went through some books from home and we do a live book haul! Enjoy!

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It's that time again, book club nominations!! This month we'e both confident in our nominations and themes. So enjoy a friendly ramble about books and hopefully you'll join us this month in reading our exciting book club selection.

Books mentioned:

Essay by George Orwell (Penguin Classics Edition)

Kim by Rudyard Kipling

Slouching Towards Bethlehem by Joan Didion

The Secret Agent by Joseph Conrad

The Death of Adam by Marilynne Robinson

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John Le Carre *Winner*

Impossible Owls by Brian Phillips

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This week we're discussing the 1898 novella, "The Turn of the Screw," by Henry James. This classic "ghost" story has been praised and dissected for over a century and we join the debate to discuss the classic ghost story question, are the ghosts real? 

But first, Peter has two new release recommends! Finally, after a couple duds to start the fall release season, Peter has one fiction and one non-fiction release to praise. Listen to find out what they are. Enjoy!

Books mentioned:

The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr

Twelve Caesars by Mary Beard

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This week we're discussing the Edith Wharton classic novel, "The House of Mirth." A novel that is still relevant, relatable, and insightful. We discuss the memorable, tragic, and complex lead character, Lily Bart. A character who struggles to navigate the Gilded Age society of New York City. Definitely, a classic that lives up the billing. Enjoy!

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We start this episode with a hypothetical, then Peter discusses the new Richard Powers' novel "Bewilderment." Finally, we nominate books for our Fall seasonal read. Lots of great books nominated and I think we landed on an exciting choice. Enjoy!

Books mentioned:

The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon

Sometimes a Great Notion by Ken Kesey

An American Tragedy by Theodore Dreiser

History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides

A Man Without Qualities by Robert Musil

A Gentle Madness by Nicholas Basbanes

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We stole some horses, rounded up some cattle, and headed out west for this episode. We read the classic western, Lonesome Dove and on this episode we rave about this much beloved classic. We discuss all aspects of this novel including delving into an all-time great cast of characters. We loved this book and hope you enjoy this episode.

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This week we start by finishing up some thoughts on Sally Rooney's newest book and then we get into our October book club nominations. This being October, we had plenty of spooky, scary, and haunting titles nominated. We picked one book and one novella for this month, so sit back and find out what we're reading this month. Enjoy!

Books mentioned:

Thornyhold by Mary Stewart

The Foundation Pit by Andrei Platonov

The Great Pretender by Susannah Cahalan

The Last Man by Mary Shelley

All Hallows' Eve by Charles Williams

Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters

Mrs. March by Virginia Feito

The Turn of the Screw by Henry James

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This week we're discussing books we've been reading on our own. Matt listened to James Ellroy's "Bloods a Rover" on audio and we discuss the best way to describe/sell Ellroy's style to a new reader. Finally, Peter is currently in the middle of Sally Rooney's new novel, "Beautiful World Where Are You," and his judgement so far is pretty negative.Also discussed; genius grants, crying babies, and football predictions. Enjoy!

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