In this episode, we get lost in the puzzle that is Susanna Clarke's new novel Piranesi. There is lots to discuss and unpack here and just a heads up we start discussing spoilers fairly early (14:30).  If you haven't read this wonderful new novel, we both recommend you do. Enjoy.

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This week we talk about confidence men, Presidential memoirs, a book haul, and the true Thanksgiving. Perfect recovery entertainment for the  overstuffed holiday reader. Enjoy!

Books Mentioned:

The King of Confidence by Miles Harvey

A Promised Land by Barack Obama

Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart

The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas

The Virginian by Owen Wister

The Scottish Nation by T.M Devine

Before the Revolution by Daniel K. Richter

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This week we delve into Shirley Jackson’s 1959 horror classic, The Haunting of Hill House. We discuss why this book works so well and ask the question: is it all in Eleanor’s mind or are there actual ghosts? Also, we discuss why the architecture of the house plays such an important role.

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We might be slightly delayed but fear not, we are choosing our November Book Club book! As usual we get off track discussing spies, Madonna, and the Michigan left.

Books Mentioned:

The Tears of Autumn by Charles McCarry

The Devil’s Chessboard by David Talbot

The Eiger Sanction by Trevanian

The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler

Death in Venice by Thomas Mann

Dubliners by James Joyce *Nov Selection*

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

The King of Confidence by Miles Harvey

The Cold Millions by Jess Walter

Missionaries by Phil Klay

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We’re Back! After a little break, we are back talking about books but first we catch up and discuss everything from our dogs, interesting smoothies, and mermans. Matt reads from The Dog of the South. Lastly, Peter pitches a CIA themed buddy movie.

Books Mentioned

The Dog of the South by Charles Portis

Masters of Atlantis by Charles Portis

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

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This week we discuss an element in contemporary novels that bugs Peter. Next, Matt discusses two recent reads. Finally, Matt reads from his shoe box of writings!

Books Mentioned:

Just Like You by Nick Hornby

Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear by Margee Kerr

Desert Notebooks by Ben Ehrenreich

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This week Matt reads Sleepy Hollow and discusses why he enjoyed the story. Next we discuss books we’re in the middle of and coffee table books. Finally, why aren’t there more castles?

Books Mentioned:

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear by Margee Kerr

Just Like You by Nick Hornby

Witches by Erica Jong

The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook by Ashley Craft

Uncorked: A Corkscrew Collection by Marilynn Gelfman Karp

The 99% Invisible City by Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt

Accidentally Wes Anderson by Wally Koval

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This week we make our October book club selection. Expect some spooky nominations. Also, we attempt a literature trivia quiz (thanks to Broke By Books).

Books mentioned:

Dracula by Bram Stoker

Secret History by Donna Tartt

The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson *October Selection*

On Beauty by Zadie Smith

20th Century Ghosts by Joe Hill

A Time to Be Born by Dawn Powell

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

Check out the quiz on: https://brokebybooks.com/an-epic-list-of-50-literature-trivia-quiz-questions/

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We ride the rails so to speak and discuss American Rust by Philipp Meyer, our September Book Club selection. We both loved this 2009 novel and describe why. We then discuss who'd we cast in a movie remake.

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This week we have two recommends, Sisters by Daisy Johnson and Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan. We then discuss some new books we're excited about and then conclude with an off the rails conversation about our ideal book store. Topics include, genius grants, trains, bouncers, saloon doors, shot in the dark, stained glass windows, and more!

Books mentioned:

Sisters by Daisy Johnson

Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan

Desert Notebooks by Ben Ehrenreich

Piranesi by Susanna Clarke

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