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In this short episode, we look at what our host, Erin, is reading now, what new books have been added to her queue, and a short review of the book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. This book is about a black 16-year old girl, Starr, who lives in two worlds, the poor neighborhood she was born into and lives in, and the suburban, mostly white school she attends. This book was deeply impactful, as was the movie, and Erin goes deep on why this book meant so much to her and why it's important to suspend your opinions and biases when reading.

In this short episode, we look at what our host, Erin, is reading now, what new books have been added to her queue, and a short review of the book Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue. This book is about a Cameroonian couple who immigrates to the US and falls into life with a wealthy couple on Wall Street. It's a heartbreaking but redeeming tale of the immigrant experience and our strong desires to sort out culture and home. Don't miss Imbolo Mbue this Saturday (9/14) in Falls Church speaking on Immigration and the American Dream. Go to www.welcomingfallschurch.org to sign up to see her live.

In this short episode, we look at what our host, Erin, is reading now, what new books have been added to her queue, and a short review on the book Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. This book dives into the topic of judgment and decisions that carry lifelong implications through a wonderful novel. What is the world like when you live through it with a binary lens of right and wrong versus a lens that allows you to consider circumstances, read this to see how Ms. Ng brings that to life.

In this short episode, we look at what our host, Erin, is reading now, what new books have been added to her queue, and a short review on the book My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent. This book was a great beach read, deeply inspiring, heartbreaking, and disturbing! Plus a lot of extra commentary from Erin on the range of books she's reading right now.

Join guest co-host of the week, Nicole Rzeppa and Erin as they discuss the memoir written by Jedidiah Jenkins about his 10,000 mile journey on bike from Oregon to Patagonia. He shares this journey with Phillip William Crosby, named Weston in the book. Nicole is the Creative Director with Seeds Detroit in Birmingham, Michigan. Phillip lives in the North Carolina mountains now and shares his perspective of the trip and journey that he and Jed were on.

In this short episode, we look at what our host, Erin, is reading now, what new books have been added to her queue, and a short review on the book What Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast by Laura Vanderkam. This book, along with Vanderkam's other book 168 Hours, goes deep into the freeing practice of tracking your time, prioritizing what matters to you, and building practices that make better use of your time in accordance with what you value.

In this short episode, we look at what our host, Erin, is reading now, what new books have been added to her queue, and a short review on the book What Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast by Laura Vanderkam. This book, along with Vanderkam's other book 168 Hours, goes deep into the freeing practice of tracking your time, prioritizing what matters to you, and building practices that make better use of your time in accordance with what you value.

In this shortcut episode, we look at what our host, Erin, is reading now, what new books have been added to her queue, and a short review on the book Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. This book is a love story, a coming of age story, a story of immigration, race, and so much more. Learn what it's really like being an African in America and how the strong pull to go home is universal.

In this shortcut episode, we look at what our host, Erin, is reading now, what new books have been added to her queue, and a short review on the book Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt. I bought this book in the beautiful Elliott Bay Book Company bookstore in Seattle, WA based on a recommendation card printed in front of it. What a delight! This book covers a heart-tugging story about a young girl who loses her uncle to AIDS and explores her love for him, as well as her maturity and ability to handle grief. The story covers more than just grief over losing a loved one, but also of losing your childhood and shedding your shame and fears of love.

Join guest co-host of the week, Will Taft and Erin as they discuss the middle school book Restart about a kid who formerly was a bully but gets amnesia and struggles to figure out who he really is and why people are so mad at him. Will is in 4th grade in Alexandria, VA, he's an avid soccer player, a reader, and all around nice kid! This interview was insightful with Will asking some amazing questions. If you have youngsters that you want to get reading, have them listen to this episode, I was so impressed with Will! Author Gordon Korman did a video chat with us and offers up some great thoughts on his style of writing and his history of writing!