There Will Be Books

This week we're not focused on one particular book but rather a few books we're reading and some fun prompt questions. For example, do you ever feel a book is written just for you? Like any good book discussion we go off into all sorts of digressions. Enjoy!

Books mentioned:

Lots!!!

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This week we're discussing the 1979 Italo Calvino novel, "If On A Winter's Night A Traveler." This classic meta fiction novel showcases many different aspects, we discuss which ones work for us and which ones did not. Enjoy!

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This week we discuss some potential TBR additions and nominate and select our April Book Club book. Plus, Matt sets a goal for us to get press passes to the Baseball All-Star Game. Enjoy!

Books mentioned:

Children of Chicago by Cynthia Pelayo

A Most Remarkable Creature by Jonathan Meiburg

Sheer Misery by Mary Louise Roberts

Covered with Night by Nicole Eustace

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton

Inherent Vice by Thomas Pynchon

Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway

A Stricken Field by Martha Gellhorn

West with the Night by Beryl Markham

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This week we were thrilled to interview mystery author R.J. Jacobs! He was kind enough to answer our questions on a variety of writing and book subjects. Lots of interesting insight and info about writing and publishing. Enjoy!

R.J. Jacobs books

And Then You Were Gone (2019)

Somewhere in the Dark (2020)

This week we're talking about three short stories. First, we delve into a brilliant story from Ursula K. Le Guin called, "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas." It's amazing how much Le Guin packs into such a short story. Highly recommend. Finally, we talk about two Sherlock Holmes stories, "The Final Problem" and "The Adventure of the Empty House." We discuss the character of Sherlock, why he is so loved, and adaptations. Enjoy!

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This week we discuss what we're reading on the side, and pick our March book club selection. Lots of interesting books discussed this week, from William Blake, Orson Welles, Kubrick, and Sarah Waters. Also discussed, snow robots, choking on a nickel, spandex shorts and more!

Books Mentioned.

My Business is to Create by Eric Wilson

My Lunches with Orson edited by Peter Biskind

Space Odyssey by Michael Benson

Fingersmith by Sarah Waters

Bomber by Len Deighton

Ghostwritten by David Mitchell

Barabbas by Par Lagerkvist

Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner

The Ginger Man by J.P. Donleavy

Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

If on a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino

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This week we're talking about new fiction, and coming up with fun new ways to praise books. Think the Academy Awards but for books. Next we talk about what we're reading this week and finally we bring on Matt's brother, Thadd. Our first guest! 

Of course, we can't help ourselves and have a lengthy discussion about fizzy water and nickels.

Enjoy!

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This week we're discussing the classic historical novel, "I, Claudius." It's a book we've both wanted to read for awhile and we found the book to be a joy to read. It's full of interesting characters and endless political maneuverings. Lot's to unpack in this classic novel about the Roman Empire. Enjoy!

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We're behind and it's the shortest month of the year, so we nominated short stories and novellas for the book of the month! Bunch of interesting nominations this month, but we settled on two Sherlock Holmes stories, "The Final Problem" and "The Adventure of the Empty House." Also, a short story from Ursula K Le Guin, "The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas." 

And course we get sidetracked. Who knew the Chinese calendar has a Leap Month?!

Enjoy.

Works mentioned

One Fat Englishman by Kingsley Amis

The Final Problem by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Adventure of the Empty House by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Honeysuckle Cottage by P.G. Wodehouse

All Systems Red By Martha Wells

The Minority Report by Philip K. Dick

The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas by Ursula K. Le Guin

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This week we're discussing the debut novel by Lauren Oyler, Fake Accounts. Does the novel succeed? Does it entertain? We usually agree for the most part on books but this week we disagree!! So listen to Matt's positive review and Peter's negative reaction. Let us know what you thought of the book. Remember, differing opinions on books is normal! Enjoy!

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