Today, we’re bringing you a sneak peek of a new podcast series for patrons!
Double Booked is a monthly series where a co-host (Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books and Susie from Novel Visits will alternate months) and I will each share our own book recommendations in the same format as the big show (2 old books we love, 2 new books we love, 1 book we didn’t love, and 1 upcoming release we’re excited about).
Moving forward, these episodes will be available to “Superstars” patrons for $7 / month (join here).
This post contains affiliate links (plus: here’s your Amazon Smile-specific affiliate link), through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).
Announcements
- Along with this Double Booked bonus episode series, “Superstars” patrons will get:
- My 2022 Rock Your Reading Tracker (normally $14.99)
- Summer Reading Guide Supplement (additional summer reading recommendations from patrons and hopefully previous podcast guests).
- Everything in the “Stars” tier ($5 /month)
Highlights
- Our ongoing search for the right word to replace “love” when talking about books that deal with really tough topics.
- A chance in Catherine’s reading preferences.
- If there should be a word count limit on book titles.
- The fiction trend Catherine is sick of.
Sarah’s Recommendations [8:39]
Two OLD Books She Loves
- Plague Years: A Doctor’s Journey Through the AIDS Crisis by Dr. Ross Slotten | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [8:47]
- The Defenseby Steve Cavanagh | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [18:49]
Two NEW Books She Loves
- When I Ran Away by Ilona Bannister | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [27:43]
- Nowhere Girl by Cheryl Diamond | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [34:43]
One Book She DIDN’T LOVE
- Razorblade Tears by S.A. Cosby | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [41:39]
One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About
- Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang (September 7, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [48:48]
Catherine’s Recommendations [5:49]
Two OLD Books She Loves
- The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [14:35]
- Other People’s Housesby Abbi Waxman | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [23:47]
Two NEW Books She Loves
- Margreete’s Harbor by Eleanor Morse | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [31:37]
- Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [38:11]
One Book She DIDN’T LOVE
- In My Dreams I Hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [44:58]
One NEW RELEASE She’s Excited About
- The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman (October 5, 2021) | Buy from Amazon | Buy from Bookshop.org [53:04]
Other Books Mentioned
- The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai [12:07]
- The Prettiest Starby Carter Sickles [12:07]
- The Two Mrs. Grenvilles by Dominick Dunne [17:26]
- Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh [19:07]
- The Plea by Steve Cavanagh[23:11]
- Sorrow & Blissby Meg Mason [30:50]
- The Northern Reachby W.S. Winslow [31:44]
- Commonwealthby Ann Patchett [34:06]
- Blacktop Wastelandby S.A. Cosby [42:41]
- The Girls are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn [46:03]
- Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman [53:50]
- Magic Lessonsby Alice Hoffman [53:56]
- The Rules of Magicby Alice Hoffman [55:48]
About Catherine Gilmore
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Catherine started The Gilmore Guide to Books over 6 years ago after wrapping up a career as a corporate librarian. She loves books and reading (surprise!) and currently lives in Ann Arbor, MI.
Next Episode
Next week, Cheryl Diamond (author of Nowhere Girl) will join me (airing September 29).
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